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UNC OB-GYN awards honors for staff excellence in 2019

We extend our many congratulations to the winners of UNC OB-GYN’s 2019 Star Awards and the 2019 Staff Excellence Award. Each year the department recognizes employees who are outstanding, committed, dedicated, dependable, have a positive and supportive attitude, and consistently exceed requirements and go beyond the usual expectation of their job requirements. Kelly Scurlock-Cross, of … Continued

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

Best Doctors includes 24 from UNC OB-GYN in 2019 selection

Congratulations to the 24 physicians from UNC OB-GYN who have been selected to the 2019-2020 Best Doctors in America® List. Founded in 1989 by Harvard Medical School physicians, Best Doctors is a global benefits provider and medical information services company that connects individuals facing difficult medical treatment decisions with the best doctors, selected by impartial … Continued

UNC Gynecologic Oncology takes home regional conference awards

The UNC OB-GYN Division of Gynecologic Oncology once again had an impressive presence at the Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Meeting (MAGOS) in October 2019, with 14 presentations and three awards: Best Fellow Oral Presentation, Best Overall Poster, Best Medical Student Oral Presentation. Gabrielle M Hawkins, MD, won the Best Oral Presentation by a Gynecologic Oncology Fellow … 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 faculty are honored with 2019 Carolina Care Excellence Awards

This year 18 providers from the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology have received the 2019 UNC Health Care and UNC Faculty Physicians Award for Carolina Care Excellence for creating exceptional experience for patients. Across UNC Health Care, 189 providers total received the 2019 award. View all UNC Health Care recipients This award honors providers … Continued

Clarke-Pearson honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education

Daniel Clarke-Pearson, MD, Robert A. Ross Distinguished Professor and Chair of the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education from the Academy of Educators at the UNC School of Medicine. This School confers this award annually on an exceptional member of the faculty who has … Continued

UNC Gynecologic Oncology faculty have large presentation presence at SGO meeting

Many members of the UNC Gynecologic Oncology faculty presented at Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, March 16-19, 2019. This was SGO’s 50th meeting on women’s cancers. To see a list of faculty and their posters and presentations, view the list here.

Parham to speak at SGO’s 50th anniversary meeting

Groesbeck Parham, MD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology in our UNC Division of Global Women’s Health, will be a featured speaker at this year’s Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, presenting his talk, “The creative disruption of the cervical cancer prevention status quo in an African nation: Lessons in international … 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

UNC-led team awarded $5.1 million for cervical cancer prevention effort in Malawi

CHAPEL HILL, NC — Backed by a $5.1-million grant, University of North Carolina and University of Malawi College of Medicine physicians and scientists will launch a multi-pronged effort to combat cervical cancer in Malawi, a country in sub-Saharan Africa where cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. The United States Agency … 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

Boggess’ success in robotic trachelectomy brings hope to women with cervical cancer

Nine years ago, Dr. John Boggess, a professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, began performing robotic trachelectomy surgeries to preserve fertility in cervical cancer patients. He has become the Southeast’s go-to for the procedure, counting 42 surgeries and 22 resulting births. No one in the U.S. has done more – or come even close. … Continued

UNC OB-GYN awards honors for staff excellence in 2018

UNC OB-GYN honored staff with Superstar Awards and the Staff Excellence Award at its annual holiday party Dec. 12, 2018 at the Carolina Club. Each year the department recognizes employees who are outstanding, committed, dedicated, dependable, have a positive and supportive attitude, and consistently exceed requirements and go beyond the usual expectation of their job … Continued

The Power of Two

Drs. Daniel and Kathleen “Katchy” Clarke-Pearson are leading by example with a generous personal commitment to endow the Drs. Daniel and Kathleen Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professorship to support the academic mission of the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dan and Katchy speak with tenderness and humor towards each other, yet remain modest when discussing their … Continued

UNC Gynecologic Oncology wins multiple awards at regional conference

A group from UNC OB-GYN’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology received a number of awards at the recent Annual Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society (MAGOS) meeting October 25-27, 2018 that was held in Columbus, OH. Allison Staley, a second-year fellow in the division, won Best Fellow Oral Presentation for her presentation, “PD-1 inhibitor treatment impacts both immune … Continued

The National Cancer Institute highlights research of Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump in annual report

Bae-Jump’s work on delineating the impact of obesity and diabetes on the underlying biology of endometrial cancer is critical to improving outcomes for this highly obesity-driven disease.

Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump’s new research explores the origins of racial disparities in endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is nearly 90 percent more deadly in African-American women than Caucasian women.

VIDEO | Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump on obesity and endometrial cancer

Dr. Bae-Jump is currently engaged in a number of clinical trials that are investigating the origins of, and possible treatments for, endometrial cancer.

UNC OB-GYN faculty are honored with Carolina Care Excellence Awards

Survey results garner 2018 Carolina Care Excellence awards for 15 providers in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Wendy Brewster elected Secretary-Treasurer Elect for the Society of Gynecologic Oncology

SGO is the premier society for gynecologic oncologists.

Dr. Leslie Clark to test the impact of interactive technology on cancer survivors’ physical activity

Motivational messages and activity trackers may inspire survivors to increase activity and achieve better health as they recover from cancer treatment, said Dr. Clark. She will conduct the study with the support of a 2017 UNC Lineberger Development Award.

UNC OB-GYN wins awards for excellent patient service

Six clinics were recognized for their excellent work on behalf of our patients.

BLOG | Dr. Linda Van Le on ovarian cancer symptoms

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Linda Van Le shares early signs of ovarian cancer and how women can reduce their risk of ovarian cancer in our blog.

NEW FACULTY | Welcome Drs. Clarke, Louie and Peavey

UNC OB-GYN added these new faculty in July 2017

Nineteen from UNC OB-GYN named among the ‘Best Doctors in America’

Only four percent of doctors in America received this designation.

PROMOTION | Lyn Filip

Filip has been with UNC OB-GYN for more than 10 years.

Global Womens Health faculty partner with Dikembe Mutombo Foundation on cervical-cancer screenings

NBA legend Dikembo Mutombo built the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in honor of his mother.

From left: Dr. Emma Barber, Dr. Leslie Clark

Society for Gynecologic Oncology annual meeting honors two UNC OB-GYN researchers

The meeting also highlighted the work of many members of the UNC Gynecologic Oncology faculty.

Barber’s research on readmission metrics and ovarian cancer outcomes featured at SGO

Certain surgeries may lead to high readmission rates, but these procedures likely benefit patients in the long-term.

Boggess is new medical director at UNC Gynecologic Oncology at Rex

Dr. John Soper served in this role for many years.

UNC researcher finds safer, less-invasive method of staging endometrial cancer

Using dye to map cancer metastases, UNC leads large study to help patients avoid complications from surgery.

NEW FACULTY | Sarah Reese joins UNC Gynecologic Oncology

She started in January 2017.

Dr. Linda Van Le blogs about cervical cancer awareness

Her blog encourages all woman to get Pap smears on schedule.

Dr. David Black, center, with Dr. Vickie Bae-Jump, left, and Dr. Paola Gehrig, right.

David Black donates $25,000 to endometrial cancer research at UNC

The funds will support the research team of Dr. Vickie Bae-Jump.

Four UNC OB-GYN clinics receive patient service awards

2016 Exceptional Patient Service and Patient Service Star Awards were recognized Aug. 12, 2016.

Dr. David Black and his guide in the Alps.

Becky Black Memorial Fund aims high to cure endometrial cancer

The fund has a goal of raising $25,000 for UNC OB-GYN Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump’s research by Sept. 3.

UNC OB-GYN announces 2016 Star Heels awards

Seven outstanding employees received the honor.

Dr. Paola Gehrig named to Board of Gynecologic Oncology for ABOG

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certifies obstetricians and gynecologists.

UNC Gynecologic Oncology receives Service Excellence Award

The award honors excellent customer service.

Dr. Daniel Clarke-Pearson visits with Dr. Linnea Goodman, a former UNC OB-GYN resident.

Dr. Daniel Clarke-Pearson attends Cleveland Clinic OB-GYN and Women’s Health Institute’s first annual research day

Dr. Daniel Clarke-Pearson, UNC OB-GYN department chair, gave the keynote address at the May 25 event.

Becky Black Memorial Fund raises money and awareness to fight endometrial cancer

The fund supports research, treatment and outreach programs at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Dr. Groesbeck Parham to receive honorary degree at Southern Methodist University

Dr. Parham will be honored May 14 for a career dedicated to improving the lives of women around the world.

Dr. Kemi Doll featured in Women in Science Wednesday project

UNC Research is promoting Carolina’s star female researchers in 2016.

NEW FACULTY | Dr. Lisa Jackson-Moore joins UNC Gynecologic Oncology and Women’s Primary Healthcare

Dr. Jackson-Moore joined the faculty in January 2016.

Parham to serve on Kings College London’s Institute of Cancer Policy

The institute addresses major public policy and health issues facing the global cancer community.

Sullivan wins SGO grant for endometrial cancer research

Sullivan is an awardee of the Wilma Williams Education and Clinical Research Award for Endometrial Cancer.

Dr. Kemi Doll wins Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence

Dr. Doll studies quality-of-life changes after cancer surgery and outcomes of gynecologic oncology patients on a population level.

Dr. Emma Rossi receives award for endometrial cancer research

The award comes with $7,500 for research to be conducted in 2016.

WGHP FOX 8 | House Call: Gynecologic Cancer with Dr. Emma Rossi

Dr. Rossi sat down with WGHP Fox 8 to discuss signs, symptoms, prevention and screening methods of gynecologic cancer.

Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump secures grants from NC Biotech, ACS

Victoria Bae-Jump, MD, PhD, has recently been awarded two grants to further cancer research initiatives: a two-year, $180,000 Collaborative Funding Grant from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, and a four-year, $800,000 Research Scholar grant from the American Cancer Society.