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Incontinence In Women by Dr. Jen Wu

Raleigh woman shares her story on getting help, changing stigma around bladder leakage BY PATRICK THOMAS RALEIGH PUBLISHED AUG. 30, 2021 Read the article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/08/30/stress-incontinence-in-women

Geller promoted to full professor

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Geller, MD, of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, has been promoted to full professor in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Geller is also the director of the division’s Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship, and she has extensive expertise in advanced pelvic support and prolapse surgery, urinary … Continued

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

Dr. Jennifer Wu named Interim Chair of UNC OB-GYN

Jennifer Wu, MD, MPH, has been named interim Chair of UNC OB-GYN, effective July 1, 2019. Wu joined UNC OB-GYN’s Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in 2013 where she currently serves as director. Wu earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and received her MD from the University of California … 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

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 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

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.

UNC OB-GYN wins awards for excellent patient service

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

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

Only four percent of doctors in America received this designation.

UNC Urogynecology at Rex recognized for 148.6% increase in survey responses

This result suggests an elevated patient experience overall for this clinic.

Two from UNC OB-GYN receive Junior Faculty Development Awards

These awards are given by the Office of the Provost at UNC-Chapel Hill.

‘Break Free from PFDs’ event Nov. 9

The educational and social event is designed to get women talking about pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) – and what can be done about it.

Four UNC OB-GYN clinics receive patient service awards

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

UNC Urogynecology welcomes new division chief

Dr. Samantha (Mandy) Pulliam became the division chief for UNC Urogynecology February 1, 2016

NEW FACULTY | Dr. Alexis Dieter joins UNC Urogynecology

Dieter joined UNC OB/GYN September 28, 2015

UNC Urogynecology recruiting for LIBERATE study

Are you a woman experiencing loss of bowel control? The LIBERATE Study may be right for you.

ANNOUNCEMENT | UNC Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

The division known in recent years as UNC Pelvic Health has changed its name to the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.

Outstanding publication earns UNC OB-GYN a 2014 Roy M. Pitkin Award

The award was presented at the 2015 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENT | Pelvic Health Leadership

Interim leadership assignments for UNC Pelvic Health.

PROMOTION | Geller

Dr. Elizabeth Geller receives an academic promotion.

TOP 5 | Two UNC OB-GYN Clinics Receive Honors

Both UNC Pelvic Health at Rex and UNC Gynecologic Oncology at Rex receive “Top 5” honors in the 4th quarter of FY 2014 patient satisfaction surveys.

July 1, 2014 | Pelvic Health Clinic Relocating to UNC Hillsborough Campus

Effective July 1, 2014, the UNC Pelvic Health outpatient practice, currently located on the UNC Campus in Chapel Hill, will move to the UNC Hillsborough Campus.

VIDEO | One in five women undergoes urogynecologic surgery

At the recent annual meeting for the American Urogynecologic Society, UNC’s Dr. Wu talked about some startling research statistics.

Should a Woman’s Ovaries Be Removed During a Hysterectomy for Noncancerous Disease?

Dr. Matthews emphasizes the difficult choice women must often make.

NEW CLINICS | UNC Women’s Care opening two clinics in Hillsborough

Effective July 1, 2013 UNC Women’s Care will open new clinics at the UNC Hillsborough campus.

WRAL’s Rex on Call | Women’s Health

Doctors lead discussion about health issues that affect women

NEW RESEARCH | Risk Factors for Fecal Incontinence in Older Women

Recent research about the risk factors associated with fecal incontinence.