Posted on 18th Sep 2011 @ 4:10 PM

UOAA Reno, NV 2011 National Meeting  --  From August 7-11, 2011 the UOAA held its national conference in Reno, Nevada where people from all aspects of the ostomy field met to learn and share ideas.  People with all types of ostomies attended from all over the world, but mostly within the United States.  Some of the events that were held included:

• New attendee orientation ceremony
• Exhibition hall for industry representatives (ConvaTec, Nu-Hope Labs, Hollister, Coloplast, Parthenon, Torbot, Cymed, Marlen, Celebration, C&S, Options, Schena, Genairex, Devrom and more
• Ostomy education for nurses (to obtain CEUs)
• ConvaTec sponsored gala
• Ostomy educational workshops catering groups: 30 years and older; Young adults; Continent diversions; Gay and lesbian ostomates; and Ostomy support group leaders

The event ended with a closing banquet which included dining and dancing!  It's important to mention the good work done by Linda Pasto at this conference promoting the advocacy of ostomy surgery to Members of Congress.  Click here to read more about the Resolutions 152 and 95.

The UOAA national meeting will be held in 2013 in Jacksonville, FL.

Go to http://www.ostomy.org/ to learn more!

About Parthenon

The Parthenon Company is a niche manufacturer and distributor of specialty products to clinical users in the fields of ostomy, wound care, urology, incontinence, nutrition and bariatrics. Parthenon has published continuously for decades, the the largest ostomy catalog in the United States to represent as many product options for their customers.  Approximately 40,000 issues are distributed every year.  Parthenon's core values are: superior customer service, quality products, and the lowest prices in the country.  Visit Parthenon online at http://www.parthenoninc.com

About the UOAA

The United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) 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.  Visit the UOAA online at http://www.ostomy.org

About the Great Comebacks Program

The Great Comebacks® Program began in 1984 under the leadership of Rolf Benirschke, with support from ConvaTec. It was designed to raise awareness of quality of life issues for people living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer or other diseases that can lead to ostomy surgery. Today the Great Comebacks community has spread far beyond its original borders, raising awareness around the globe through inspirational individuals who have chosen to share their stories and offer hope to others facing these diseases and transitioning to life after surgery.  http://www.greatcomebacks.com