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    Free Ostomy Education on October 3!

    Join us live on Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM ET for WOCN® Ostomy Education Day 2026!

    This event is a FREE online experience aimed at celebrating ostomy awareness, dispelling myths, and increasing ostomy education to improve patient outcomes. This full day of education and engagement features 8 sessions led by experienced wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing subject matter experts and awards a total of 7.5 Contact Hours and 0.75 Pharmacology Credits!

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