UOAA

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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Recovery and Resilience. Ostomate Karl Doss shares his challenging journey and personal method for approaching difficult situations before, during, and after they occur.
https://t.co/vHYwooulrf

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Do more this Veterans Day! Ensure those who served and those they swore to protect have access to the ostomy supplies they need. Call your Congressperson and ask them to co-sponsor the bipartisan Access to Medical Supplies Act today- Bill H.R. 10787!

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New book raising ostomy awareness in the news again. "The Girl’s Guide to Guts: Everything Your Doc Didn’t Tell You (But Your Bestie Would) by NBC correspondent Chloe Melas and New York Times bestselling author and ostomate Judy Batalion.
https://t.co/PCoTPtHeZ2

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We've released a new report that shows how Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program could disrupt current ostomy patient stability. Survey results support the need for the Access to Medical Supplies Act.
Learn more: https://t.co/c9YMO4TXV8

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What extra ostomy accessories give you comfort and security in daily life? Think odor, pancaking and change solutions, mirrors, pouch covers, wraps, clothing, ect. Ask your favorites to join the listing for others to discover. https://t.co/lyG6LIEtsp

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Please take action TODAY by contacting your Member of Congress in the House and request they become a co-sponsor! Share your concerns and story! https://t.co/FeuAgnosPx

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The ostomy community never disappoints when it comes to celebrating Halloween. Share your creativity with us!

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The ostomy community now has a Bill designed to delay the threat of Medicare Competitive Bidding but it needs your help to move forward! Please take action TODAY by contacting your Member of Congress in the House and request they become a co-sponsor!  https://t.co/XL20cOhzef

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Please take action TODAY by contacting your Member of Congress in the House and request they become a co-sponsor! Share your concerns and story! https://t.co/FeuAgnosPx

[UOAA @UOAA]

This week is #ostomyacademy! Join us Tuesday for this session that combines clinical expertise with the experience of a person with an ostomy to explore safe exercises for different abilities and stages of ostomy life. https://t.co/Yf87ZHyQwM

[Jeanine Gleba @UOAA_Advocate]

This week take action to protect access to ostomy supplies with the Access to Medical Supplies Act: https://t.co/JMTjtggSyV @UOAA

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Big thanks to Rep. @chelliepingree for meeting with our staff in Maine today and for co-sponsoring the bipartisan Access to Medical Supplies Act! Ask your congressperson to sign-on to H.R. 10787 and protect access to the #ostomy supplies you need. https://t.co/7joVdst4Vm

[Jeanine Gleba @UOAA_Advocate]

Now is the time to urge your Representative to become a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Access to Medical Supplies Act (H.R. 10787). With election day around the corner, remind your Representative that they work for you. Take Action on @UOAA Action Center: https://t.co/JMTjtggkJn

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Lots of Big News you will not want to miss this month! Competitive Bidding Bill and Hill Day, National Conference Registration Award, #OstomyDay2026 and 5k Success! Resources such as Ostomy Academy, Peristomal Skin Issues and more. https://t.co/2SU2wxHzCT

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Big thanks for all your support for these events and the #OstomyCommunity!

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Resilience looks different for everyone, but no one should have to walk, run, or navigate their journey alone.

We were proud to sponsor the @UOAA Run for Resilience 5K and support a community that inspires us every day.

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Reminder to join us Live next Tuesday for #OstomyAcademy Living Strong with an Ostomy: Simple Exercises for Core Health and Hernia Prevention. For more info, link and reminders register at https://t.co/Yf87ZHzomk

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Congrats to Alex McPherson for proving anything is possiblein life with an ostomy. Even beating Georgia with a game winning field goal!

https://t.co/XQx6mWyy8V

[Girls With Guts @IBDgirls]

Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week: October 18–24

The daily reality of living with IBD can include pain, fatigue, urgency & other invisible symptoms. You can look fine on the outside while struggling on the inside.

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

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Some good bipartisan news out of Congress! The Access to Medical Supplies Act has been introduced. This bill would pause Medicare Competitive Bidding for ostomy and urological supplies, your voices are being heard! https://t.co/PqJenDmSPC

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Letter: Pending federal legislation would ensure needed ostomy supplies https://t.co/LRZRdiLJL1 via @stltoday