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The Ostomy Association of Los Angeles (OALA) began in 1956 as the Ileostomy Association of Los Angeles (IALA) serving the Greater Los Angeles area.

Though we started small, only about 15 members, IALA quickly grew as word of the organization spread. In those days there were no nurses who specialized in Ostomy care so it was IALA members who provided guidance and support to new ostomates.

In 1960 fifteen Ostomy support groups from around the country began talking about forming a national group. A meeting was held in 1962 leading to the formation of the United Ostomy Association (UOA). The first UOA convention was held in Los Angeles in 1963.

By the late 60’s membership had grown to over 600 and IALA had an office with paid staff. In 1975 it was decided to expand membership to all types of ostomates and the name of the group was changed to the Ostomy Association of Los Angeles (OALA).

Although the internet and Wound Ostomy Nurses can provide information and training, only another Ostomate can tell you what it is like to live with an Ostomy. OALA has continued to serve all Ostomates by sharing an understanding of what it is like to live with an Ostomy on a daily basis. Whether you have an Ileostomy, Colostomy or Urostomy, we are here to help. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Over the years, OALA has attempted to serve ostomates in the greater Los Angeles area.

Currently, OALA is in the going-up portion of the normal up and down cycles that volunteer organizations tend to go through as the number of volunteers varies.

The current meeting locations are selected by member proximity and meeting room availability.   The number of active members and people to volunteer to oversee the meetings was small. There is a concentration of members in the San Fernando Valley area and in the West LA/Santa Monica area.

Some future goals are to increase the frequency of meetings and possibly more locations closer to the members.

San Fernando Valley Meeting

Location: Balboa Sports Center

17015 Burbank Blvd., San Fernando Valley, CA 91316

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West Los Angeles Meeting

Location:   FELICIA MAHOOD MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER

Room 3

1614 Corinth Ave.  Los Angeles

Corner of Santa Monica Blvd. & Corinth Ave.

Free parking is available 1/2 block south of the Center.

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