What:
Connect with other young people with ostomies, share your thoughts, ask questions, and meet guest specialists! Meeting topics include nutrition, social challenges, physical activity, school, travel, and more.
Who:
Young people ages 3 to 18 who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Parents or primary caretakers are also welcome to join.
When:
1st Thursday of every month from 6-7pm.
Where:
Meetings will be held on Zoom, so you can join us from anywhere! Email pediatric.ostomy@gmail.com to get a secure Zoom link.
Email pediatric.ostomy@gmail.com for more information about the group! We hope you will join us!
Contact Us
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.
Latest News:
Do you speak stoma?April 4, 2024 - 2:32 pm
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Osmani Gonzalez’s StoryMarch 12, 2024 - 12:20 pm
Ostomy Advocates Taking Action in Washington, DC for Digestive DiseasesMarch 8, 2024 - 4:14 pm
Sexual well-being and intimacy after ostomy surgeryFebruary 22, 2024 - 4:02 pm
