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New Changes to CDC Guidelines Should Protect Medication for Ostomy Output Uses

By UOAA Advocacy Manager Jeanine Gleba, MEd. For several years UOAA has been advocating for those in the ostomy and digestive disease communities who use opioids for non-pain conditions. In UOAA’s May 2022 ENewsletter we reported that UOAA…

Destined to Love, Ostomates by Chance

Colostomy, IBD, Ileostomy, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Patient Stories, Personal, Urostomy

By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications Manager Taylor Mitchell and Michael Ross It was raining every day, for weeks, before Taylor and Michael were set to get married. But as the recently wed couple stepped out of the church for photos, only…

Ostomy Surgery Saved Matthew Perry’s Life. It’s Time to Stop the Stigmas.

Advocacy, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News

Despite the fact that ostomy surgery saves or improves lives, there are still people who believe that death is a better choice than having this surgical procedure. UOAA needs the world to know that support, education and resources are available to help.

Best-in-Practice Care for Ostomy Patients

Advocacy, Healthcare, Ostomy News, Research

UOAA Research Results Are Published Showing Patient Rights Are Being Utilized but Gaps in Care Being Provided Exist By Jeanine Gleba, UOAA Advocacy Manager Everyone in the United States has the right to receive high quality care. However,…

Diet and Digestion with an Ostomy

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Nutrition, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips

Twelve years ago, Sarah had ileostomy surgery after living for years with ulcerative colitis. Ostomy surgery has allowed Sarah to get back to eating foods she loves, and she says “it has been the best thing for me.” Sarah now eats many…

6 Ways You (Yes, You) Can Make a Difference on Ostomy Awareness Day

Advocacy, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Membership, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Urostomy

By Ed Pfueller, UOAA Communications and Outreach Manager The ostomy community is a big group with diverse medical backgrounds, ages, and attitudes about living with an ostomy. One thing almost everyone can agree on is that ostomy and continent…

Celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day Your Way

Digital Sponsor, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness

Hollister is proud to support Ostomy Awareness Day! In partnership with United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA), Hollister Incorporated is proud to stand with the entire ostomy community in celebration. Here are some ways you can learn…

Double Baggin’ It: A Tale of Two Best Friends Without Buttholes

Advocacy, Colostomy, Emotional Health, Events, IBD, Ileostomy, Ostomy Awareness, Patient Stories, Urostomy

Jessica’s Ostomy Story: Making an Invisible Illness Visible

Colostomy, Emotional Health, Ileostomy, Patient Stories, Personal

Words and Photos by Jessica Miles Living with a permanent ostomy can bring on significant changes in one's personal, social and professional life. My biggest fear around having my ostomy surgery was leakage, particularly in public, skin breakdown…

UOAA’S LATEST NEWS

New Changes to CDC Guidelines Should Protect Medication for Ostomy Output Uses

Destined to Love, Ostomates by Chance

Ostomy Surgery Saved Matthew Perry’s Life. It’s Time to Stop the Stigmas.

Best-in-Practice Care for Ostomy Patients

Diet and Digestion with an Ostomy

6 Ways You (Yes, You) Can Make a Difference on Ostomy Awareness Day

Celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day Your Way

Double Baggin’ It: A Tale of Two Best Friends Without Buttholes

Jessica’s Ostomy Story: Making an Invisible Illness Visible

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