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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

February 17, 2026 in /by

Colon & Rectal Cancer Awareness: A Call to Action for WOC Nurses As Wound, Ostomy, and Continence nurses, we stand at a unique intersection of prevention, early recognition, and long-term survivorship care. March’s focus on colon and rectal cancer awareness is more than a public health campaign—it’s a reminder of the critical role we play […]

Five States, One Vision: Celebrating the Launch of the Midwest Chapter of the WOCN® Society

October 9, 2025 in /by

On September 18–19, the heartland pulsed with purpose as Des Moines, Iowa, welcomed wound, ostomy, and continence nurses from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois for the official launch of the Midwest Chapter of the WOCN® Society. The theme—“The Heartland: Five States, One Midwest WOC Vision”—was more than a slogan. It was a rallying cry […]