News Around the Regions

Announcements and Events for  Ostomates Around the World

Do you have any news and stories to share, you can send your report or article to our Chairperson for approval and we will have it posted.

Share photos of the activities of your ostomy association and we will be happy to post them too.

IOA Celebrates 40th year

We look back with humility and gratefulness for as the IOA recalls the founding congress on April 25, 1975 at Weesp, Netherlands when the conference formally ratified the articles of confederation, and the constitutions and by laws were adopted and signed by representatives of 11 associations from 10 countries. The

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The Harikesh Buch Professional Service Award

The IOA Professional Service Award is periodically presented to individuals who have unselfishly volunteered their professional services on an International or Regional level and have significantly impacted the quality of life of people who have, or will undergo bowel or urinary diversion surgery. The Award acknowledges work that has been

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Dr. Katsuhisa Shindo – HB Professional Service Award

ASPOA IOA Professional Services Award For the First time tonight the renamed IOA Professional services Award now called The IOA Dr Harikesh Buch Professional Service Award will be made. This most deserving Awardee has a passion for helping others be it ostomy patients, their families or fellow medical professionals. I

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Its Okay to have an Ostomy by Ann Favreau

In this book Ann Favreau informs and inspires by sharing prose and poetry about her ostomy journey. Her message of transformation from cancer to caring resonates with hope and encouragement as she relates her touching experiences that emphasize IT’S OKAY TO HAVE AN OSTOMY. She dedicates it to all those

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World Ostomy Day – FAIS and AIOSS 2012

“LET’S MAKE US TO LISTEN TO” 2012 October 12th Hotel Serena Majestic – Montesilvano Program Morning 1. 00 a.m. Welcome coffee 10.30 a.m. Authorities regards Moderator: Carlo Gargiulo F.A.I.S. Onlus and A.I.O.S.S. (Italian Stomatherapist Association) : Interaction and sharing to promote the Ostomate Quality of Life 11.00 a.m. A.I.O.S.S.:30 years

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World Ostomy Day – Waikato Ostomy Society NZ 2012

The Waikato Ostomy Society Inc is a local chapter of the FNZOS. The group gathered in the morning of October 6, 2012 and walked around the lake in Hamilton City. Mr. Barry Maughan had a 10 minute interview in Hamilton’s community radio station promoting World Ostomy Day 2012 Afterwards, the

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World Ostomy Day 2012 Let’s be Heard

World Ostomy Day will be celebrated on 6 October 2012 and the theme will be “Let’s be heard!” World Ostomy Day will be celebrated on 6 October 2012 and the theme will be “Let’s be heard!” The aim of World Ostomy Day is to improve the rehabilitation of ostomates worldwide

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