Women's Health
The latest women's health news from UNC Health Care and the UNC School of Medicine.
Is there a link between postpartum depression and the "love hormone"?
UNC researchers are launching a 5-year study aimed at understanding the role of oxytocin in postpartum depression and bonding between mothers and babies.
UNC OB-GYN | February 2013 Highlights & Honors
Every month, UNC OB-GYN gathers and shares their presentations, awards and/or noteworthy events. Take a look at this month's collection.
Dr. Jones Named Director of UNC Horizons
Hendree Jones, PhD, Professor in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an internationally recognized expert in the development and examination of both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for pregnant women and their children in risky life situations.
UNC OB-GYN | January 2013 Highlights & Honors
Every month, UNC OB-GYN gathers and shares their presentations, awards and/or noteworthy events. Take a look at this month's collection.
UNC OB-GYN Grand Rounds
Dr. Groesbeck Parham, UNC Global Women's Health, will present "Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Zambia."
UNC-led consortium awarded $4 million to train next generation of global health researchers
The consortium, which involves four partnering institutions, will support early-career scientists and clinicians during a yearlong research fellowship at 17 sites in 13 countries in Africa, Asia, and South America.
Rahangdale receives James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award
Lisa Rahangdale, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director, NC Women’s Hospital Dysplasia Clinic, has received the school’s prestigious James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award.
OB/GYN August Highlights and Honors
Please take a look at the department's August updates. The page includes recent honors and awards, presentations and publications.
Three UNC specialties nationally ranked by U.S. News
Overall, eleven specialties at UNC Hospitals were recognized as nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue.
June OB-GYN Highlights & Honors
Please take a look at the department's June updates. The page includes recent honors and awards, presentations and publications.
Healing and Helping - Kate Menard, MD
As an Employee Ambassador, Kate Menard, MD earned a donation of $250 to Project Graduation through UNC Health Care's Ambassador Recognition Program.
Chescheir selected new Editor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nancy C. Chescheir, MD, has been selected as the new editor-in-chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the official monthly peer-reviewed medical journal of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College).
Obstetrics & Gynecology April Highlights & Honors
Read more for a list of the April Highlights and Honors from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Baby-Friendly, Five-Star Breastfeeding-Friendly celebration held April 30
On April 30, the N.C. Women's Hospital hosted a celebration for both the Baby-Friendly and Five-Star Breastfeeding-Friendly distinctions.
RN: Real Nurses - Suzy Lawrence
Suzy Lawrence, a nurse in UNC Gynecologic Oncology, takes an environmentally aware approach to the way she lives.
North Carolina Women’s Hospital Receives Prestigious International Award
March 22, 2012 Albany, NY - Baby-Friendly® USA, announces that North Carolina Women’s Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® birth facility.
real doctors, real people - N.E.D.
N.E.D. is a rock band. The members of the band are gynecologic cancer surgeons from all over the country and two of them, Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper, work here at UNC Health Care.
UNC OB/GYN February Highlights & Honors
Read on for news about awards, presentations, research grants, and Twitter updates.
Special areas designated for breastfeeding/pumping in the Hospital
At UNC Hospitals, we understand the unique needs of mothers and babies. That is why we offer several private places - specifically for our nursing mothers - to comfortably pump and/or breastfeed while at UNC Hospitals.
Learn the gentle art of massaging your baby!
This hands-on class is taught in two sessions and is carefully designed for parents & caregivers to the basics of infant massage.
