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United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
Support, education, resources and advocacy
www.ostomy.org
1-800-826-0826

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How to Treat an Ileostomy Blockage

Guide from UOAA including symptoms, at home

treatments and a guide to bring to the ER if needed.

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Youth Rally 

5-Day Camp with different location each summer

for ages 11-17
 

American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345
 

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

asge.org
1-866-353-ASGE


Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - bcan.org

1-833-275-4222
info@bcan.org

 

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

1-800-932-2423 

IBD Help Center - 1-888-MY-GUT-PAIN
 

MeetAnOstomate.com (Join Free)

Online community to get support, make friends or even meet someone special

 

The J-Pouch Group - j-pouch.org
Online community to meet others with a J-Pouch and ask questions

 

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide - fowusa.org

info@fowusa.org - 502-909-6669
Non-profit organization providing ostomy supplies and educational resources at no cost to ostomates in need around the world. They accept donations.


Pull-Thru Network - info@pullthrunetwork.org

Information, education, support and advocacy for families, children, teens and adults who are living with the challenges of congenital anorectal, colorectal or urogenital disorders
pullthroughnetwork@gmail.com
309-262-0786

 

Short Bowel Support - shortbowelsyndrome.com
Support and educational information for patients and caregivers who have Short Bowel Syndrome

Wound Ostomy Continent Nurses Society - wocn.org
1-888-224-9626

 

Ostomy Connection - ostomyconnection,com
A Hub for Ostomates - Stay connected to the stories and topics that affect the daily lives of ostomates

 

The Mighty - themighty.com
A digital health community created to empower and connect people facing health challenges and disabilities

Girls with Guts - girlswithguts.org
Empowering women with IBD and ostomies.
Women's retreat, pen pal program, ostomy supply donation and gift baskets for patients.

Ostomy Secrets - ostomysecrets.com
Swimware, underware and skincare for men and women with an ostomy

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My Intestinal Fortitude

Instagram blog of one of our members chronicling life with an ostomy

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Inspire.com

Online message board community to post questions and give other ostomates support

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Instagram: @myintestinalfortitude

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ABOUT US >

Metro Maryland Ostomy Association, Inc. works to improve the quality of life of ostomates and their families. 

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Metro Maryland Ostomy Association, Inc., is a self-governing and volunteer based organization. 

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We meet the second Sunday of the month at 12 Noon at  Silver Spring Holy Cross Hosptial except in May and August.

CONTACT >

T: 301-946-6661

E: info@MarylandOstomy.org

to join our support group

12320 Parklawn Drive

Rockville, MD 20852

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