Ostomy Support Group

Alternate Name / Acronym

Pittsburgh Ostomy Society

Parent Organization

UOAA

Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization

UOAA 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.

Affiliations

UOAA is our international parent.

Legal Structure

Non-profit corporation

Funding Sources

Funding is via donations and monthly member dues.

Leadership

Key Leaders

Name* Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) Phone Number 1 Phone Number 2 Fax Number Email Address
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
Madeline Zumbo Visitation Coordinator 412-655-0477

Contact Phone Numbers

Number* Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.)
412-261-3937

Contact Emails

Email* Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.)
pittsburghostomysociety@gmail.com

Web Addresses

Website* Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.)
www.ostomy.org/
www.ostomy.org/popup/201.html Pittsburgh Group

Primary Address

Title/Description (Corporate office, Headquarters, etc.)

Pittsburgh Ostomy Societ

Service Area

5 county tri state area

Services Provided

Service 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.

Available Hours

24/7 for phone consultation

Fees/Cost for Services

Nothing for services. It is $20 to become a member and receive the newsletters.

Eligibility Requirements

none

Required Documentation

none

How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments

Call 412 264-3937 to have a certified ostomy visitor contact you.

Handicap Accessibility

no

Languages Spoken or Available

English

Speaker Available

Yes

Volunteer Use

Yes

Volunteer Need

Yes

Volunteer Description

People willing to share their ostomy stories with others

Thank You To Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our many partners who provide financial and operational support. 

OUR SUPPORTERS