United Ostomy Associations of America

Welcome to the blog of the UOAA.  One section of the blog is that of the “ostomyadvocate”.  Right now many entries to that section are being written by Linda Aukett, who is Advocacy Chair for the United Ostomy Associations of America. 

It’s my hope and intent to bring you news of what is happening in the “ostomy and continent diversion” world that will have an impact on you when it comes to: public policy (the decisions made by government bodies), insurance (Medicare and other kinds); the activities of industry and various allied organizations and professional societies and, to a much lesser extent, the medical world in general.  I will avoid strictly clinical matters, politics and religion.

In addition to bringing you news, I will also let you know when there are opportunities for you to have some impact on the above subjects that will make life better for folks like you and me (yes, I have an ostomy too).  The words advocate and advocacy have a common root in the Latin words voc- or vox , meaning voice.  When there is something happening that will negatively affect all of us, it doesn’t do much good if my voice is the only one being heard – we need all of you to use your voices too.  We”ll help you know when and how to do that.

Again, welcome!  I hope you will visit periodically to see what’s new.

Linda