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Colostomy, Events, Exercise/Sports, Ileostomy, Ostomy 5k, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News, Urostomy

Ostomy Awareness Starts with You

It’s up to you. Will ostomy awareness, support and education stay in the shadows this year or touch lives and impact those in your community? Will you celebrate the resilience of people living with an ostomy and fight for those still in need? Ostomies…

Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Patient Stories, Short Bowel Syndrome

Gwendolyn’s Journey with Short Bowel Syndrome

Working with Takeda to Educate Others about Gastrointestinal Disorders Ten years ago, I would have introduced myself as Gwen. Today, I am Gwendolyn, a version of me that’s been to hell and back with Short Bowel Syndrome, or SBS.…

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

Find Solutions to Problems That Can Occur With an Ostomy

Many people with an ostomy find that once their stoma has settled and they are in a normal routine, they are able to live their life with few ostomy related issues. However, as you are adjusting to life with a stoma, you may experience some…

Digital Sponsor, Events, UOAA Conference

UOAA National Conference is Coming Up: Hollister Sneak Peek

Hollister Incorporated is excited to be a part of the ostomy community event of the year. As a long-standing Platinum Sponsor of UOAA's National Conference, we have much in store for attendees at our educational sessions and exhibitor booth. One…

Emotional Health, Exercise/Sports, Ostomy News, UOAA Conference

Yoga for Every Body

By Elaine O'Rourke As I yoga teacher I was fortunate that I had developed mind-body practices to really help with the emotional roller-coaster ride of getting my ostomy. I was 35 years old when I got my ileostomy due to Crohn’s disease.…

Colostomy, Emotional Health, Ileostomy, Ostomy Tips, Support Group News, Urostomy

The Support We Get From Support Groups

Walk Through that Door and You Might Surprise Yourself By Ellyn Mantell There are support groups for many issues but until I, myself, was in need, I never gave much thought to what they can provide. We have seen representations…

Advocacy, Ostomy News

Do You Know Where We Stand?

By UOAA Advocacy Manager Jeanine Gleba Under UOAA’s national advocacy program we develop position papers on topics concerning people living with an ostomy or continent diversion. This official “position” is formally approved by the…

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Ileostomy, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

Managing Humidity and Extending Pouch Wear Times with an Ostomy

For people living with an ostomy, humid climates and certain situations may cause concern in pouch wear time. The me+ support team has put together some useful tips just for you to help optimize your pouch wear time. Feel more confident…

Colostomy, Fashion/Clothing, Ileostomy, Ostomy News, UOAA Conference, Urostomy

Discover a World of Ostomy Products at UOAA's National Conference

Imagine if there was a place where over forty ostomy product manufacturers, accessory makers, distributors, lifestyle experts, and related support organizations could gather with ostomy patients from around the world? Well, UOAA's 7th National…

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