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Celebrate World Ostomy Day at ConvaTec’s Virtual Patient Summit, Friday, October 1, 2021

Advocacy, Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Events, Ileostomy, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy Nurse, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

This event has passed but you can view it below. “This is My Life Now: A Patient Guide to Advocacy” By ConvaTec featuring UOAA Advocates. https://youtu.be/H5L36o97TgY Join ConvaTec for a live discussion with ostomates, nurses and other…

Bringing People Together Around the Globe for Ostomy Awareness

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Events, Ileostomy, Ostomy Awareness, Ostomy News, Urostomy

Hollister is proud to support World Ostomy 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 something…

Physical Rehabilitation After Surgery

Colostomy, Digital Sponsor, Exercise/Sports, Healthcare, Ileostomy, Ostomy Tips, Urostomy

Have you ever wondered what you should be doing to fill your time as you recover from ostomy surgery? After my first surgery at the age of 17, and even after my third surgery at the age of 23, I spent most of my time lounging around my parents’…

A Worldwide Movement For Ostomy Rights!

Advocacy, Events, Ostomy Awareness

By Jeanine Gleba UOAA Advocacy Manager Every three years, ostomates around the world come together to celebrate World Ostomy Day on the first Saturday in October. This year it will be held on October 2, 2021 and the European Ostomy Association…

Jasmine’s Story

Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, Ostomy Basics, ostomy reversals, Patient Stories

A year with an ostomy provides challenges and blessings My name is Jasmine and I was diagnosed in 2016, at the age of 23 going on 24, with stage three colorectal cancer. I am a survivor. I went through multiple surgeries, chemo, radiation,…

Matt’s Story: Living Life Intentionally with Short Bowel Syndrome

Digital Sponsor, Exercise/Sports, ostomy reversals, Patient Stories, Personal, Short Bowel Syndrome

At sixteen, I got my first job doing janitorial work at an amusement park. As you might imagine, I wasn’t thrilled by the work, which included cleaning the restrooms. I remember coming home and complaining to my mother that I wanted to quit.…

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UOAA’S LATEST NEWS

Celebrate World Ostomy Day at ConvaTec’s Virtual Patient Summit, Friday, October 1, 2021

Bringing People Together Around the Globe for Ostomy Awareness

Physical Rehabilitation After Surgery

A Worldwide Movement For Ostomy Rights!

Jasmine’s Story

Matt’s Story: Living Life Intentionally with Short Bowel Syndrome

Patrick McKinney’s Story: Leading by Living

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