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UNC Hospitals implements new visitor restrictions due to flu

In order to protect patients during the peak of flu season, UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh will implement new visitor restrictions: Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, children less than 12 years old are prohibited from visiting inpatients at UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh (including patients in the Emergency Department), and … Continued

Commentary: Guidance about postpartum contraception should center the patient’s goals

Providers should center their postpartum patients’ values and preferences when offering guidance and care regarding breastfeeding and hormonal contraception, according to a recent paper from faculty at the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Amy Bryant, MD, MSCR, associate professor in the Division of Family Planning at UNC OB-GYN, is the lead author of the … Continued

Van Le is co-editor of well-known textbook on obstetrics and gynecology

Linda Van Le, MD, Leonard D. Palumbo Distinguished Professor of Gynecologic Oncology, is co-editor of the recently released 12th edition of ‘Te Linde’s Operative Gynecology.’ Many other UNC OB-GYN faculty members authored chapters in the book, including John Soper, MD, Leslie Clark, MD, Erin Carey, MD, MSCR, Amy Bryant, MD, MSCR, Jes Morse, MD, MPH, … Continued

UNC OB-GYN is 3rd in the nation in NIH funding

The UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology ranked 3rd in the country in total NIH funding for 2018 and 2nd when it comes to departments within public schools of medicine. This is according to a new report published by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The UNC School of Medicine ranked 17th in the … Continued

Contraception counseling by video is a useful addition to routine prenatal care

Video counseling could be a valuable tool – in addition to customary prenatal care – in increasing the use of postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), which is shown to be effective in improving intervals between pregnancies. Allison Staley, MD, MPH, a fellow in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UNC OB-GYN, is lead author of … Continued

VIDEO | Dr. Jonas Swartz talks about his research on improving care for immigrant women and their U.S.-born infants

Children born to these women are U.S. citizens, and ensuring their mothers receive prenatal care makes for a healthier U.S. population, said Swartz.

UNC Family Planning counsels providers on contraceptives and cancer

The guide can help providers discuss recent news that linked contraceptives to breast cancer.

UNC Family Planning Fellow Dr. Jonas Swartz wins 2017 Pitkin Award

The Roy M. Pitkin Award award was established in 1998 to honor departments of obstetrics and gynecology that promote and demonstrate excellence in research.

Dr. Amy Bryant takes on leadership of OB-GYN clerkship

Dr. Bryant has long been actively engaged with the School of Medicine’s educational mission for students.

STUDY | Women with contraception coverage more likely to receive immediate contraception after an abortion

Addressing barriers to contraception will improve women’s health, said lead author and UNC Family Planning Fellow Dr. Jamie Krashin.

N.C. Obstetrical and Gynecological Society: Menard named new president, Beckham wins resident top prize

Both were announced at the society’s annual meeting over the weekend in Charlotte, N.C.

Nicholson edits special issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

The special issue covers issues related to barriers to care for underserved women.

UNC Family Planning receives grant to study access to abortion and contraception in N.C.

UNC OB-GYN’s Division of Family Planning, along with the Carolina Population Center and Gillings School of Global Public Health, has received a grant to begin planning the N.C. Women’s Health Access Project. The goal of the project is to generate … Continued