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Ostomy Patients Enlighten Medical Staff

Amazing things can happen when ostomy patient advocates and clinicians come together. Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, MD an IBD specialist at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, trained in cities across the country and has long observed that…

Advocacy, Ostomy News

UOAA Advocates in Action

Ostomates Provide Insight to Lawmakers on Behalf of UOAA By Ellyn Mantell and Michael Quear UOAA Representative - Ellyn Mantell There is so much frustration and dissatisfaction around the government right now, that it is easy to forget…

Ileostomy, Patient Stories, Personal

Robert Harrion's Story

About 4 years ago, I awoke to the alarm on my cell phone, and for some reason it seemed to be extra loud this time. I had probably only slept for about 2 hours, but still, I anxiously jumped out of bed with a nervous sense of excitement. Today…

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy Tips, Travel, Urostomy

On the Go Travel Tips

Enjoy a trouble-free transit with these travel tips. If you’re traveling by airplane, car, bus, train, or cruise ship, you might be stressed about your ostomy needs during the trip. Don’t worry. With a little preparation, everything can…

Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, Ileostomy, Ostomy News, ostomy reversals

Ostomy Support for Colorectal Cancer Patients

Whether Temporary or Permanent UOAA information and Support can help you Succeed in Life with an Ostomy. By Ed Pfueller, UOAA March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer often has no warning signs or symptoms, and it affects…

Colostomy, ostomy reversals, Patient Stories

Jennifer Repine's Story

Support Made the Difference Before Reversal I was halfway through a 10-hour drive home to Lancaster County PA from Dayton, where I’d just finished a Relay For Life, when I felt the first pains in my lower left side. Thinking they were just…

Patient Stories

David Brent's Story

I was told if I didn’t have the surgery when I did, my Crohn’s disease would have killed me. Surgery made a drastic change in my life for the better. Now I will be around for my wife and kids. I had a promising career in the United States…

Emotional Health, Sexuality

Intimate Moments

By Ellyn Mantell morethanmyostomy.com As an advocate and UOAA Affiliated Support Group Leader, I make it very clear that there is no question or concern that is off-topic for me, and I truly believe that since this is our “new normal”…

Colostomy, Events, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, Ostomy News, UOAA Conference, Urostomy

You Can Always Learn Something New

By Karin, Newbieostomy Whether you’ve been a part of the ostomy community for 20+ years or joined it yesterday, United Ostomy Associations of America's (UOAA) National Conference is worth attending. There are two main themes that come up…

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