Compare Pouches Side by Side

Get specific details on all the one-piece pouches available in the U.S. in One-Piece Pouching Systems in the March issue of The Phoenix magazine. Find the right pouch for you by comparing the features, materials, sizes, etc. of all the major brands including Coloplast, ConvaTec, Cymed, Genairex, Hollister, Marlen, Nu-Hope and Schena Ostomy in a comprehensive article and thorough, two-page table.

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Absorbing Medication with an Ostomy

Board certified colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Susan Cera explains how different forms of medication, such as "time release" tablets are absorbed by those with an ostomy. Click Here to learn the best method for absorbing medications with an ostomy at The Phoenix magazine website.

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Hide Your Ostomy Pouch!

Author and ileostomate Cliff Kalibjian does an in-depth field test and review of five products: Celebration Ostomy Support Belt, Options Ostomy Boxer Brief, Ostomy Secrets Classic Wrap, Phoenix Ostomy Support System and the Stealth Belt Pro. Find out what works best to hide your pouch in the March 2012 issue of The Phoenix magazine.

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2013 UOAA National Conference

The 2013 UOAA National Conference will be held in Jacksonville, Florida. The Theme for the 2013 conference is "Bridge To Acceptance."

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency - Jacksonville Waterfront. For more information about the conference, including hotel rates, a virtual tour of the hotel, and more..go to: http://goo.gl/7R3xZ

Read the March 2012 UOAA Update

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March_2012_Update.pdf (35 KB)

Do you subscribe to "The Phoenix" magazine?

The Phoenix Magazine is the official magazine of the UOAA.

The Phoenix magazine provides solutions to the many challenges of living with a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy or continent diversion (j-pouch, kock pouch, etc.). From skin care to nutrition to intimacy, in-depth articles written by medical professionals, authors and ostomates show readers how to return to a full and rewarding life with an ostomy.

To find out more information and subscribe, go to: http://www.phoenixuoaa.org/

Are You Looking For a Support Group?

Are you looking for a support group in your area? Did you know that we have over 350 support groups accross the United States?

To see a list of your support groups and their contact information, go to: http://goo.gl/yZB8w

UOAA Northeast Leadership Workshop

We will be holding a Leadership Workshop May 18-19 2012 in Waterbury, Connecticut. It is a chance for ASG leaders to get together, learn, and grow.

Registration is FREE, and each ASG sending a representative will be given one comped registration for the 2013 National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.

See the PDF below for more information.

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Leadership_Sem_Flyer.pdf (188 KB)

Schena Ostomy Technologies to be featured on 21st Century Health Television

Fox Business:

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SchenaPressRelease1.pdf (97 KB)

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schenaschedule1.pdf (113 KB)

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CNBC:

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SchenaPressRelease2.doc (25 KB)

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schenaschedule2.pdf (101 KB)

New Product offering by Safe N Simple

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Safe_N_Simple.pdf (558 KB)

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