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Dr. Paige M. Anderson Receives Award at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine 2025 Pregnancy Meeting

February 6, 2025
First-year UNC General Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Fellow, Dr. Paige M. Anderson, presented her research, “Postpartum Hypertension Screening at Newborn Visits and Impact on Postpartum Outcomes” at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine 2025 Pregnancy Meeting. Dr. Anderson’s poster was selected from 280 presentations to receive the Session 1 Poster...

Dr. Kavita Arora receives the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

January 21, 2025
On January 14th, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) to several groups of scientists and engineers, including Dr. Kavita Arora. The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. The PECASE...

Natural Fertility Health Resolutions for the New Year

January 16, 2025
As the New Year begins, many of us embrace resolutions aimed at improving our overall health and well-being. If you’re trying to conceive, focusing on natural ways to boost fertility can be a powerful resolution. At UNC Fertility, we understand how important it is to feel empowered in your fertility...

Dr. Kavita Arora Invited to Serve on the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council

January 15, 2025
Dr. Kavita Arora has received an invitation from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to serve on the National Advisory Child Health and Human Development (NACHHD) Council.  The National Institutes of Health has established advisory groups to help achieve its goals in research.  The NACHHD Council is specifically...

NC addiction treatment programs partner to reduce maternal deaths from substance use

January 10, 2025
“Overdose during the perinatal period is something that doesn’t get talked about enough, said Elisabeth Johnson, who has worked with pregnant women with substance use disorder at UNC Horizons for more than 11 years. The Carrboro-based program provides residential and outpatient recovery services.”

Building Community with Department Houses

January 6, 2025
“Teammates in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology took a creative approach to building in-person community in the post-pandemic virtual work environment. In the fall, OBGYN launched a department house system similar to those in the television series Game of Thrones and the houses in the Hogwarts School of...

UNC Welcomes Leading Scholars to 2024 Women’s Reproductive Health Research Retreat

December 19, 2024
The University of North Carolina (UNC) recently hosted the 2024 Women’s Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) Career Development Program retreat, an event that brought together some of the most promising scholars and researchers in the field of women’s health. Funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)...

“The Low-Cost, Battery-Powered AI-Enabled Ultrasound Device That Could Improve Global Obstetric Care”

December 17, 2024
“An ultrasound may seem commonplace during pregnancy. In fact, the World Health Organization recommends that all pregnant people receive at least 1 examination during the first 24 weeks. But Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, MD, the division director of global women’s health and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the...

Dr. Lauren Schiff Published in The New England Journal of Medicine: Insights on Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People

December 16, 2024
Dr. Lauren D. Schiff, from the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine. In her latest publication, ‘Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People,’ Dr....

UNC Fertility- Holiday Foods That Can Support Fertility: What to Eat and What to Avoid

December 13, 2024
The holiday season is filled with delicious meals, festive treats, and plenty of opportunities to gather around the table with loved ones. However, for those on a fertility journey, navigating holiday food choices can feel overwhelming. At UNC Fertility, we want to help you enjoy the season while keeping your...

UNC Medical Center Recognized for 4th Year in a Row for Superior Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

December 11, 2024
  The UNC Medical Center was one of five UNC Health hospitals across North Carolina recognized for providing top maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourth consecutive year that UNC has been ranked among this list, which began in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor...

Dr. Neeta L. Vora’s Editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine Explores Cell-Free DNA Screening for Maternal Cancer

December 10, 2024
Neeta L. Vora, MD, Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Additionally, she has been featured in the Associate Press (AP News) and the American Association for...