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United Ostomy Associations of America is a national network for bowel and urinary diversion support groups in the United States. Its goal is to provide a nonprofit association that will serve to unify and strengthen its member support groups, which are organized for the benefit of people who have, or will have intestinal or urinary diversions and their caregivers.
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UOAA’s Mission
- UOAA is an association of affiliated, nonprofit, support groups who are committed to the improvement of the quality of life of people who have, or will have, an intestinal or urinary diversion.
- It is dedicated to the provision of information, advocacy and service to, and for, its affiliated support groups, their members and the intestinal/urinary diversion community at large.
- It is organized to grow and develop while remaining independent and financially viable.
Membership in UOAA is open to any former UOA chapter or other nonprofit support group that chooses to affiliate with it.
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have begun ostomy support group in twin falls idaho would like to join united ostomy associations of america. please advise.
Comment by carolyn gilbert— October 22, 2010 #
To whom this may concern, I am in need of help and advice. I have a urinary diversion and stoma. I am extreamly active. I am currently looking to a new sport and need advice. Scurba diving, what can you advise for the pressure in my bag when diving and asending? Are there any products or “tricks” I can use to insure my comfort?
Comment by Kathy Cauldren— February 23, 2011 #
Hi Kathy,
It’s a great idea to prepare yourself for something new this way. The current UOAA Secretary goes on SCUBA expeditions at least yearly. You can see her photo at the top right on the home page of the UOAA site, though you might have to refresh the screen once or twice to get to it in the rotation. We will introduce the two of you so you can chat.
We hope you also have sampled comments about SCUBA on our discussion board at https://www.ostomy.org/forum/index.php . The search box is at the upper right.
Sources we have seen indicate that an internal ostomy would be of much greater concern for someone who wishes to SCUBA, doe to air expansion while ascending from a dive.
Have a great time!
Comment by ostomyadvocate— February 23, 2011 #
I am looking into trying to start a chapter in South Georgia. Would like any and all info you could send my way.I live near Valdosta and I find a need for your information would be helpful here. Thank You Cathie Fisher
Comment by Cathie Fisher— March 8, 2011 #
For Information on forming a new group, please contact 800.826.0826. What a great thing you are doing for those in your community who need a support group.
Comment by jlbarcus— April 6, 2011 #