Fifth UOAA National Conference in St. Louis, MO
September 1-6, 2015
Hyatt Regency, St. Louis at the Arch
Educational and Social Programming Sept. 2 – 5
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Individual: $125: Spouse/Companion: $75: Children: 5-17 $25, under 5 free
One day only: $75
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Rate is $109 +tax if reserved by August 10.
Highlights of Sessions and Speakers
- ASG Leadership Academy … the 5 most critical problems facing ASGs, as determined by a survey of ASG leaders, will be addressed in this inaugural 7 hour session. Attendees will be recognized with a certificate of course completion.
- 1st Timers Orientation and Reception sponsored by Coloplast … for those attending their 1st UOAA National Conference this session will explain the Conference’s “What, Where, When and How.” At the reception meet other “1st Timers” and the UOAA Board members in a social setting.
- 1st Night Ceremonies with featured speaker Joanna Burgess … a heart warming speaker whose ostomy journey of 45 years began when she was just three years old suffering from a rare type of bladder cancer and given only a 10% chance of survival. Joanna underwent many surgeries and medical challenges and will never regain full motion in her legs, but has a passion, and as a WOC Nurse, the ability to give back and be a source of strength for many people needing hope and guidance.
- Ice Cream Social sponsored by Hollister Incorporated … socialize while you enjoy an ice cream sundae with all of your favorite toppings being served by the UOAA National Leaders. A surprise entertainment event will round out this special evening.
- Stoma Clinic … a free opportunity for those who would like to meet one on one with a WOC Nurse, have their ostomy examined and have guidance regarding their pouching system and skin care issues … appointment times can be obtained when registering on-site.
- Young Adults Workshops … educational programming will be presented to meet the needs of ostomates in the 20 to 30 age range.
- Coloplast Medical Chair with featured speaker Dr. Katherine Jeter … a most engaging, energetic, world renowned educator, will discuss what you as an ostomy patient should expect from a WOC Nurse and how to make the most of your visit with a WOC Nurse. Dr. Jeter is also into physical fitness and will share some of her insights about the 3,100 mile charity-benefiting cross-country bike ride she made at age 73.
- Exhibition Hall … a “kick the tires” opportunity to meet with representatives from our major ostomy pouching system manufacturers, suppliers and retailers, specialty manufacturers, related non-profit associations and many others. They will be on hand to talk about their services, answer your questions, demonstrate their latest products and, of course, provide samples.
- Educational Workshops including “Basic Ileostomy,” “Colostomy,” “Urostomy” and “Continent Diversion;” “Intimacy and Dating;” “Ask the Doctors” and “Ask the WOC Nurses;” “Social Media Update;” “Advocacy Update” and “Medicare and Private Insurance Reimbursement Issues;” Spouses Meetings and Caretakers Boot-camp; “Basic Ostomy Nutrition” and “Nutrition and Short Bowel Syndrome;” “Anxiety and Other Ostomy Related Psychological Issues.”
- Visitor Training, “Train the Trainers” … a workshop for ASG representatives to learn how to conduct a Visitor Training Session in their local ASG.
- Closing Ceremonies with featured speaker Bo Parish … a dynamic ostomate with a compelling story to tell. Bo was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when 12 years old and for the next 13 years fought the disease and resisted surgery. After ostomy surgery he was determined to overcome his weakness and is now a triathlete completing his first triathlon 5 months after his surgery.
- “Till We Meet Again” Festivities sponsored by ConvaTec featuring a dessert bar, vocalist Tom Kelly and dancing.
Event details
LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri
START DATE: September 01st, 2015
END DATE: September 6th, 2015