Back by popular demand, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is offering a one-day hands-on workshop for nurses and other health professionals involved in ostomy care. Sponsored by the […]
The Nebraska Affiliate of WOCN, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites nurses and other health care professionals involved in wound, ostomy and continence care to […]
The Northern Illinois Affiliate of the WOCN* is excited to be holding its 29th Annual Community Education Day on Wednesday, May 10th at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, Illinois. There […]
Adjusting your diet after ostomy surgery can be challenging. While some ostomates need little to no adjustment others find they need to make significant changes to their diet. If you […]
This year Girls With Guts is hosting its fourth and fifth fully sponsored New Attendee Retreat. If you are new to GWG and/or newly diagnosed this is the event for […]
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY THURSDAY, JUNE 15TH! The South Palm Beach County Ostomy Support Group is making arrangements for a special 'Ostomy' Group Cruise on Celebrity Silhouette through Victor Voyages. This […]
Do you want to be active and live life to the fullest, but you have an ostomy and feel like you have limitations? Fight CRC invites you to attend their […]
Engage, Educate, Elevate! The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCSR) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held from June 3-6, 2023 at the Seattle Convention Center's Arch Building. […]
WOCNext is an annual event hosted by The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) that educates and inspires healthcare professionals from around the world on what’s new, what’s needed, […]
The Oley Foundation, a non-profit home nutrition therapy community and advocacy group, invites you to attend their Oley 2023 Conference, coming up on June 27-30, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency […]
Youth Rally is a one-of-a-kind camp experience for youth living with conditions of the bowel and/or bladder system. This year's Youth Rally will be held at the San Diego State […]
Yes, there is a place for people living with an ostomy, and caregivers, to discover they are not alone – it's UOAA's 8th National Conference August 10-12 in Houston, Texas. Free […]
The Quality Life Association (QLA) is a volunteer based non-profit group committed to meeting the needs of individuals who have a Continent Ostomy or are considering an intestinal diversion. QLA’s […]
Bouncing Back! The Southeast Region (SER) of the WOCN® Society is actively planning their 2023 Annual Conference from August 24-26, 2023 at Twin City Quarter/Benton Convention Center located in Winston-Salem, […]
Wild on Wounds (WOW) is the third largest wound care conference in the nation, focused on advancing the healthcare workforce with impactful, hands-on wound and ostomy care education built by […]
Coloplast Care Live invites you to attend their upcoming webinar "Developing a Good Body Image with an Ostomy; Tips for Women" on Thursday, September 14th starting at 6pm Central Time. […]
The Memphis Area Wound Ostomy Continence Professionals will be holding a two-day event on September 22-23, 2023 on "Enhancing Patient Outcomes with Best Practice in Wounds, Ostomies and Continence." This […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 7th Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, […]
Join the Worldwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at your favorite place to Run, Walk, Roll or Pedal this Ostomy Awareness Day (OAD) ~ Saturday, October 7th, 2023. Ask […]
Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA's 5th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, […]
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
