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Ostomy 101 is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to ostomy education, resources, and support worldwide.
Trusted by patients and clinicians
in 270+ U.S. hospitals and 70 countries,
Ostomy 101 helps people everywhere to build confidence, find support, and lead full lives with an ostomy.
Everything you need in one place
Understanding your stoma, surgery, pouching system, and everyday ostomy care basics.
Free virtual classes to help you learn, adjust, and feel confident after ostomy surgery.
Quick help for common ostomy issues and when to see a clinician.
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Why NURSES and SURGEONS are integrating
Ostomy 101 into their care plans, improving lives of patients and clinicians
Estrella (Star) Harrison RN, BSN, CWOCN
Ostomy Nurse, 2020 Daisy Award winner, 2025 Nurse of the Year Nominee
Sam Eisenstein, MD FACS FASCRS
Colon and rectal surgeon at UC San Diego Health
Joy Hooper RN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC
Ostomy Nurse, Clinical Instructor, and 2019 Ostomy Nurse of the Year.
Resources for people who undergo Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Urostomy surgeries to find support, information, ostomy supplies, and services.
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