About Us...
The Ostomy Association of Austin is a voluntary Non-Profit Health Support Group serving Ostomates, their families, and friends since 1973.
Membership
Membership ~ $25 annually
Membership benefits include:
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Monthly support & informational meetings
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The Austi-Mate Quarterly Newsletter
Monthly Meetings
We meet every first Thursday of the month from 7- 8 pm with the exception of July and January. People can join in-person and via a virtual option.
Hospital Visiting Program
Our visitor program is a very important function of the OAA. Individuals who have had stoma surgery are specially trained to visit new ostomates in the hospital, at home, or by phone to answer questions about ostomy-related issues. Visitors must be requested by a physician, an Enterostomal Therapy nurse, the patient or patient's family.
Donations
Through our affiliation with the United Ostomy Associations of America, we are a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations are tax deductible.
Free Problem-Solving Clinic
Our Problem-Solving Clinic is available for Ostomates the first Thursday of the month (same day as meeting), 1 pm to 4 pm at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church. This is a free clinic; donations to the Ostomy Association of Austin are accepted.
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Text or call UOAA's Karen Hollis, retired RN, CWON
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512-785-7448
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Text/leave your name, number, type of ostomy & problem
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Karen will contact you
Ostomy Association Brochure 6/2024