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Official Twitter of the United Ostomy Associations of America. Providing support, education, and advocacy for people living with an ostomy/continent diversions.
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Joined March 2009
RT @ASCRS_1: #InformedForCare continues with a focus on one of the most persistent myths about colon cancer. In reality, most people diagn….
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RT @UOAA_Advocate: Authentic advocacy at its best! "Now, as an advocate, she shares this knowledge to help others see that life with an os….
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Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 is #WorldOstomyDay! This year's theme is Invisible Disabilities: Visible Support The Global Unity of Ostomates. Join with UOAA and the world and discover all the ways to make an impact! More to come! #ostomyawareness
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RT @saia_ibd: We are proud to host an amazing panel discussion to demystify #Biologics & #Biosimilars in #IBD!. Join @ibdtweets 🇺🇸 moderati….
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Check out this webinar next week with LeeAnne Hayden discussing "Managing Ostomy Odor & Gas." There is sure to be some real talk and tips!
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Wrestling legend or not we offer support, advocacy and information for all those with an #ostomy or related surgery.
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From the ICU to the long road back to health and giving back to the ostomy community, Barbara is the definition of resilience! Read her story: #runforresilience #ostomy5k
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We’re excited to announce that UOAA is partnering with Rolf Benirschke and Team Hope to offer a training course for the new “Ostomy Friends” program. It is now connecting new ostomates with experienced ones. Learn more!
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We hope everyone in this extreme heat and humidity (that is even hitting us hard here in Maine) is taking extra steps to hydrate, some great rehydration recipes within this article.
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“Support is so important,” “Just asking, ‘What do you need from me?’ and demystifying the ostomy. Sometimes you can prepare, like going to the bathroom before [sex], not eating certain foods, and so on."
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Don't forget to apply before the end of the month!.
Do you know someone interested in becoming a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse? The UOAA Educational Award encourages more RNs to pursue a career specializing in ostomy care! Applications due June 30th! Learn more: #WOC #ostomycare #UOAA
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What do you love to do outside? Don't let fear hold you back! Plan for peace of mind. New Video for UOAA with Christina and Molly
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RT @UOAA_Advocate: There is still time to apply! Our educational award application period ends at the end of the month. Share with any nurs….
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RT @ibdesis: This #PrideMonth, we’re proud to host an important talk titled, Pride in GI 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️. Join #KumkumPatel 🇺🇸, #RavjotMehekSingh….
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Our June E-News is out Now! So much happening this summer season and so much you may have missed. Conference FOMO, Young Adults, Nurse of the Year, Stoma Names, Pickleball, Golf, Friendship, Back to Your Nursing Roots and more!.
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Thanks so much for being there to document this great event for #ostomyawareness!.
I don’t mind putting aside the #TrumpVsElon drama because talking about the @UOAA is so much more important to me! @UOAA_Advocate , here is my recap of the golf outing on @OneLegUpAlex !
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