Ostomy Support Group
Alternate Name / AcronymPittsburgh Ostomy Society
Parent OrganizationUOAA
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationUOAA is an association of affiliated, nonprofit, support groups who are committed to the improvement of the quality of life of people who have, or will have, an intestinal or urinary diversion.
It is dedicated to the provision of information, advocacy and service to, and for, its affiliated support groups, their members and the intestinal/urinary diversion community at large.
It is organized to grow and develop while remaining independent and financially viable.
Membership in UOAA is open to any nonprofit ostomy support group that chooses to affiliate with it. Additional membership categories are available to individuals who cannot find a nearby affiliated support group, medical professionals and ostomy-related companies.
The Phoenix magazine, the official publication of the UOAA, is published quarterly and serves as a major source of funding for the organization’s activities. All interested individuals are encouraged to subscribe.
UOAA has a IRS 501(c)(3) charity status that its affiliated support groups can use as an umbrella.
For current information about UOAA’s activities, see the UOAA Update newsletter.
History of Organization:The Pittsburgh Ostomy Society has been in place for over 50 years. We have met for decades at the Smithfield United Church in downtown Pittsburgh to be accessible to everyone in the Pittsburgh area.
AffiliationsUOAA is our international parent.
Legal StructureNon-profit corporation
Funding SourcesFunding is via donations and monthly member dues.
Leadership
Key LeadersName* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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James Wilk | President | 412-261-3937 | 623-566-0846 | pittsburghostomysociety@gmail.com | |
Contact Information
Contact Person(s)Name* | Title/Description (Intake Specialist, Secretary, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Madeline Zumbo | Visitation Coordinator | 412-655-0477 | |||
Number* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
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412-261-3937 | |
Email* | Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.) |
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pittsburghostomysociety@gmail.com | |
Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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www.ostomy.org/ | |
www.ostomy.org/popup/201.html | Pittsburgh Group |
Pittsburgh Ostomy Societ
Service Area5 county tri state area
Services ProvidedService Description- Meetings are on the first Sunday of each month from 2 - 4 PM at the education center in the Medical Center, Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver.
No meetings are held in July and August.
24/7 for phone consultation
Fees/Cost for ServicesNothing for services. It is $20 to become a member and receive the newsletters.
Eligibility Requirementsnone
Required Documentationnone
How to Access Services or Schedule AppointmentsCall 412 264-3937 to have a certified ostomy visitor contact you.
Handicap Accessibilityno
Languages Spoken or AvailableEnglish
Speaker AvailableYes
Volunteer UseYes
Volunteer NeedYes
Volunteer DescriptionPeople willing to share their ostomy stories with others