UOAA

Official Twitter of the United Ostomy Associations of America. Providing support, education, and advocacy for people living with an ostomy/continent diversions.

[UOAA @UOAA]

Our June E-News is out now with lots of big news! Leadership Farewells, WOC Nurse of the Year Award, Advocacy Petition and Webinar, Caregiving Couples, All about UOAA, Innovations, and more.
https://t.co/gS0QWmhUXr

[Brittany Jackamonis @BJackamonis]

You are RESILIENT!

My ostomy has birthed a new level of purpose within me, and I’m excited to share my partnership with the United Ostomy Association of America as we bring a double dose of RESILIENCY to Columbia, SC 🔥

SAVE THE DATE - October 10, 2026
@UOAA

[UOAA @UOAA]

New Ileostomy Device. Learn more to participate in the clinical study in Boston. https://t.co/VFkJBRoWgl

[UOAA @UOAA]

Join us next week for #ostomyacademy Register today for what will be a very enlightening presentation and conversation. https://t.co/Yf87ZHyQwM

[UOAA @UOAA]

Please join UOAA and other national stakeholders in our advocacy efforts to keep ostomy and urological supplies out of competitive bidding. Take Action: https://t.co/FeuAgnosPx

[Allison Rosen, MS @ARosen380]

Today is not only National Cancer Survivors Day where we celebrate the more than 18 million people living with, through, and beyond cancer, but personally it’s 14 years of surviving cancer 💙💪

#cancer #cancerversary #colorectalcancer #NationalCancerSurvivorDay #celebratelife

[UOAA @UOAA]

People turn to UOAA because they need trusted support and reliable resources during one of the most vulnerable times of their lives. This Spring your donation has twice the impact thanks to a generous matching gift. Please give at: https://t.co/n9AUvxOIij Thank you!

[Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society @WOCNSociety]

On this episode of WOCTalk, Eva Philippe, recipient of the 2024 UOAA WOC Nurse of the Year Award, shares how participating in ostomy support groups has strengthened her practice, expanded her perspective, and helped her better support patients through long-term adaptation after ostomy surgery. Listen: https://t.co/1sh3yZvfTS

[Liz Hiles @mirletaliz]

June is National Cancer Survivors’ Month! It’s time to celebrate life! Let’s gooooooooo!!!!! 💜 #NCSM26 #LavenderIsForAllCancers #AllCancersMatter #AllColorsMatter 💙💜💛

[UOAA @UOAA]

UOAA is excited to be attending #WOCNext2026 in Indianapolis! Stop by our booth #1727 and say hello to Jeanine Gleba @UOAA_Advocate and UOAA's President Elect, Justus Anderson.
Learn about all that UOAA has to offer!

[WOCNCB @WOCNCB]

🏆Attending #WOCNext2026? Be sure to stop by the #WOCNCB booth #1417 at 1pm today for the 2026 WOCNCB Certified Nurse of the Year and Employer Recognition Award announcement and meet the winners! We will have cupcakes 🧁🧁 to celebrate! #Award #certification #WOC #award

[Jeanine Gleba @UOAA_Advocate]

Back on the Hill this week educating more Congressional offices on why we need Congress to intervene with the recent CMS ruling that plans to include ostomy & urological supplies in Medicare’s Competitive Bidding program. This time I was with patient advocate Mike Godfrey! @UOAA

[WOCNCB @WOCNCB]

Do you know someone interested in becoming a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse? Learn more and share the opportunity. Applications must be received by June 30th! Details: https://t.co/bllj3yYDG6 #WOC #ostomycare #UOAA #nurses

[UOAA @UOAA]

Save the date June 16 for the next #OstomyAcademy! This webinar will be practical, strengths-based session focused on communication, emotional safety, and collaborative problem-solving in ostomy care. Register Today! https://t.co/Yf87ZHzomk

[UOAA @UOAA]

Vying for the title of 'Super Mom' Venerose was told she’d probably never have children and said her dream was to be a mom.
https://t.co/C37GIbtzDQ

[UOAA @UOAA]

One Day Only! UOAA is joining with more than a hundred advocacy organizations to call-in to Congress and tell them to support step therapy reforms. Call your lawmaker today (6/21) and tell them to co-sponsor the #SafeStepAct https://t.co/7m9sRbWXJu

[Jeanine Gleba @UOAA_Advocate]

@UOAA patient advocate Ellyn Mantell shares her story and a powerful message to @CMSGov about why they must protect access to ostomy supplies and NOT include ostomy and urologic supplies in Medicare's Competitive Bidding program. @DrOzCMS. https://t.co/7WlVNRg0qW

[UOAA @UOAA]

It's #WorldIBDDay! Every journey with #IBD and a surgery like an #ostomy or #jpouch is unique. Share your story here or read about others and also check out our many educational, support, and advocacy resources. https://t.co/K40zE5NvYO
#WorldIBDDay2026

[Jeanine Gleba @UOAA_Advocate]

Thank you @WOCNSociety for helping to promote @uoaa survey to collect important data! It closes in 2 weeks. We are a strong team together!

[Liz Hiles @mirletaliz]

I am fortunate to have collaborated with UOAA on a #NewBlogPost to help spread the word of the new campaign. Check it out!

https://t.co/mV9U1cwVNO

#BCAM #BCAM26 #urostomy @UOAA