Member support is provided through regular meetings, a monthly newsletter and the visitor program. About 60 area residents are members of the association. Most are youthful senior citizens. The nominal local membership dues cover mailing of the newsletter. Membership in the UOA supports a variety of national activities and a quarterly magazine.
Attendance is open to anyone who is interested.
Meetings usually include a speaker on a relevant subject such as diet, medication or types of ostomy appliances. Attendees can then discuss their experiences, problems and questions with the group. An ET is a nursing specialist in ostomies. Newsletter A monthly newsletter is mailed to all members. It contains information about the last meeting held, the agenda for the next meeting and helpful information for ostomates.