Welcome to UOAA

Welcome to the United Ostomy Associations of America, the new national organization created to fill the void left by dissolution of the United Ostomy Association. UOAA is now a member of the International Ostomy Association.

What’s New at UOAA

• Order Your 2009 Colondar from UOAA.
   
• Keep up with UOAA events. Read the latest (December 2008) UOAA Update Newsletter.

For general information about UOAA, see Ken Aukett's 'New Beginning' presentation (updated Sept 2007) (Adobe PDF). UOAA is an association of Affiliated Support Groups. UOAA serves people with ostomies and other intestinal & urinary diversions through its support groups, by publishing a Quarterly Magazine, The Phoenix, by coordinating Advocacy efforts and holding conferences, and with services provided via this website, such as our Discussion Board, which has quickly developed a thriving user community.

Individuals can join UOAA by joining one of its Affiliated Groups but cannot join UOAA directly. Individuals are, however, welcome to subscribe to The Phoenix magazine. All ostomy and continent diversion support groups who haven't yet affiliated with UOAA are welcome to join forces and Affiliate with Us! For more information about UOAA, please visit our About page. You are also welcome to contact us if you have any questions.