DuPage County Ostomy Support Group

05/24/2026

Our next Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday May 27th at 6:00 pm Central

We are hosting "Traveling with an Ostomy"

Location: This is a ZOOM meeting only

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4128921053?pwd=l64aMZ5sfDYTab7aOnFPqVmOCD4gWd.1

Meeting ID: 412 892 1053
Passcode: 836278

Phone Link

1 309 205 3325 US

04/17/2026

Our next Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM CT!

We will be joined by David Levin from Coloplast, one of the great companies making ostomy products for improved quality of life living with an ostomy. They are an instrumental part of our Ostomy Community. David will demo products, tell us all about their Customer Care program and answer all of your questions.

Location: This is a Hybrid meeting. We will meet in person at the office of Byram Healthcare located at 3010 Woodcreek Drive, Suite A in Downers Grove AND we will meet on ZOOM at the same time.

Join us in Downers Grove at 6:00 or Join us via Zoom Meeting Link at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4128921053?pwd=l64aMZ5sfDYTab7aOnFPqVmOCD4gWd.1

Meeting ID: 412 892 1053
Passcode: 836278

Phone Link

1 309 205 3325 US

04/10/2026

Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in Downers Grove, IL!

Help us celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day on October 3 with this awesome run/walk.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/DownersGrove/Ostomy5k

03/23/2026

Our next Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM Central!

We will be joined by Rachael Rock from Hollister, one of the great companies making ostomy products for improved quality of life living with an ostomy. They are an instrumental part of our Ostomy Community. Rachael will demo products, tell us all about their Secure Start program, and answer all of your questions.

Location: This is a Hybrid meeting. We will meet in person at the office of Byram Healthcare located at 3010 Woodcreek Drive, Suite A in Downers Grove AND we will meet on ZOOM at the same time.

Join us in Downers Grove at 6:00 or Join us via Zoom Meeting Link at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4128921053?pwd=l64aMZ5sfDYTab7aOnFPqVmOCD4gWd.1

Meeting ID: 412 892 1053
Passcode: 836278

Phone Link

1 309 205 3325 US

02/19/2026

Our next support group meeting will be on Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm central!

We will be joined by Andrew Dahl from Stomagienics, the designer and builder of the Stomagenie ostomy accessory line. They are an instrumental part of our Ostomy Community and super fun. Andrew will talk about their products and be available to answer questions.

Location: in-person at Byram Healthcare and simulcast on Zoom.

Byram is located at 3010 Woodcreek Drive, Suite A, Downers Grove, IL

Zoom Meeting Link is
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4128921053?pwd=l64aMZ5sfDYTab7aOnFPqVmOCD4gWd.1

Meeting ID: 412 892 1053
Passcode: 836278

Phone Link

1 309 205 3325 US

02/16/2026

We are so excited to announce our new website! Be sure to check it out, and note the link to our Upcoming Meetings and Events.

Have a Question for Us? UOAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery.

02/05/2026

We now have an Upcoming Events listing you can check out, and bookmark for future reference!

01/22/2026

Our next Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday January 28th at 6:00 pm CT via Zoom!

We will be joined by the Founders of Ten Aces Medical (Andrea and Brock Masters) who make a Medical Adhesive product that is helpful to many ostomy patients. They are an instrumental part of our Ostomy Community and super fun. They'll talk about their products and be available to answer questions. https://tenacesmed.com/

Location: This is a ZOOM MEETING ONLY for this month.

Join us via Zoom Meeting Link at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4128921053?pwd=l64aMZ5sfDYTab7aOnFPqVmOCD4gWd.1

Meeting ID: 412 892 1053
Passcode: 836278

Phone Link

1 309 205 3325 US

11/17/2025

Our next Support Group Meeting is on Wednesday November 19th at 6:00 pm central time.

We are hosting a Living With an Ostomy meeting. We learn best from each other. This will be an open forum discussing issues and challenges we face as well as how ostomy surgery has changed things for the better.

Location: This is a hybrid meeting, meaning we will meet in person and on Zoom.

Our in person location is Byram Healthcare, 3010 Woodcreek Drive Suite A Downers Grove, IL 60515

Or Join us via Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4128921053?pwd=l64aMZ5sfDYTab7aOnFPqVmOCD4gWd.1

Meeting ID: 412 892 1053
Passcode: 836278

Phone Link

1 309 205 3325 US

10/29/2025

Our Downers Grove group is in the center!!

The 2025 Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k may have crossed the finish line, but the impact isn’t done yet! 💚🌎💙
Fundraising is still open until the end of October so share your fundraisers one last time if you did not meet your goal!

Support your favorite run location, resilient Individual, Team, an Ostomate or Medical Professional who inspires you and help them reach their goals!

Every dollar goes directly supports UOAA programs, advocacy work, free educational materials and resources. Your donation helps ensure no one faces an ostomy alone!