Arend appointed Co-Leader of Experimental Therapeutics Program at O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has recently announced the appointment of Rebecca Arend, M.D., MSPH, Associate Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Scientist in the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, as Co-Leader of the Experimental Therapeutics Program.
Read moreBlack Maternal Health Week: Raising awareness and empowering Black women
Black Maternal Health Week, which is celebrated annually from April 11-17, was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and is part of National Minority Health Month. It serves to raise awareness of Black maternal health issues and promote dialogue around solutions, policies, research, and community involvement.
Read moreStraughn named chief of the medical staff-elect
Through a vote by UAB Medicine’s active medical staff, J. Michael Straughn Jr., MD, was chosen as chief of the medical staff-elect. He will serve a one-year term beginning in January 2023 before assuming the chief of the medical staff (COMS) role in January 2024 for a three-year term.
Read moreUAB Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery receives $1.5 million in grants from PCORI
Two faculty members in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery have been awarded $1,519,450 in funding from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) grants for two different studies focused on urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) in women.
Read moreHuh honored with 2023 Legacy of Laura Healthcare Hero award
On March 4, 2023, the annual Laura Crandall Brown Foundation Taste of Teal Gala was held at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. The event celebrated the efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to gynecology cancer patients and survivors, and one outstanding honoree was Warner K. Huh, M.D., FACOG, FACS, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Read moreBreaking Barriers: Brumfield was the first female chief of staff at UAB Hospital
Cynthia Brumfield, M.D. broke barriers in the field of medicine when she became the first female chief of staff for UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. As a trailblazer in obstetrics and gynecology, Brumfield has also been recognized for her outstanding contributions to women's health.
Read moreQ&A: Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 13-17 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. We asked J. Michael Straughn, Jr., M.D., associate chief medical and quality officer for Women and Infants Services, vice-chair of quality and patient safety, and professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology some questions about Patient Safety Awareness Week, the importance of patient safety, and the responsibility of patient safety as a provider.
Read moreKelley named vice chair of Strategy and Clinical Operations and senior administrator for OB/GYN Clinical Affairs
Jennifer Kelley, MSN, RN, APRN, AMB-BC, has been named vice chair of Strategy and Clinical Operations for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and senior administrator for OB/GYN Clinical Affairs.
Read moreBurney Joins UAB OB/GYN as Director of Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
The UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) is excited to welcome Rick Burney, M.D., M.Sc., as director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).
Read moreQ&A: Gynecologic Cancers
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and we asked Haller Smith, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Division of Gynecologic Oncology, some questions about gynecologic cancers, the importance of awareness, how the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is making a difference, and more.
Read moreQ&A: Cord Blood
July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, and we asked Brian M. Casey, M.D., professor and division director for the UAB Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, some questions about umbilical cord blood, cord blood banking, how the UAB Department of OB/GYN is making a difference, and more.
Read moreDunivan Named Vice Chair of Mentorship and Faculty Development
Gena Dunivan, M.D., FACOG, FACS, recently joined the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) as vice chair of Mentorship and Faculty Development and division director of the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.
The role of vice chair of Mentorship and Faculty Development is new to the Department of OB/GYN and will be key to both the professional development and leadership development of our faculty.
Read moreQ&A: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
For Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month during June, we asked Gena Dunivan, M.D., FACOG, FACS, professor and division director for the UAB Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, some important questions about pelvic organ prolapse, the importance of awareness, what makes UAB’s Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery special in this area, and more.
Read moreQ&A: Women's Health
For National Women's Health Week in May, we asked Todd Jenkins, M.D., MSHA, FACOG, professor and division director for the UAB Division of Women's Reproductive Healthcare, some important questions about women's health care, common misconceptions, what makes UAB OB/GYN special, and more.
Read moreDunivan joins UAB OB/GYN as division director of Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
The UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) is excited to welcome Gena Dunivan, M.D., as division director of the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Dunivan will also serve as vice chair of Mentorship and Faculty Development for the department.
Read moreUAB Offers Infertility Care Coverage to All Employees
Infertility is more common than people think and continues to be a growing problem among women. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 19% of women with no prior births between the ages of 15 and 49 struggle with infertility.
Regardless of the increasing number of those struggling with fertility problems, many insurance companies do not provide coverage for fertility treatments. However, as of Jan. 2022, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), began including coverage of infertility care for employees and dependents in all of its medical plans.
Read moreWomen’s History Month: Celebrating women’s health, women physicians, and their impact
The UAB Department of OB/GYN celebrates women every day. We focus on providing the best care to our women patients through research and education, while training our residents and fellows to do the same. Our goal is to continue to advance women’s health, and our female physicians play a key role in that.
During Women’s History Month, not only do we celebrate the women who came before us and helped shape the importance of women’s health, but we also celebrate the women who continue to make an impact.
Read moreUAB OB/GYN Receives Roy M. Pitkin Award
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been selected as a recipient of the 2021 Roy M. Pitkin Award.
Established in 1998, the Roy M. Pitkin Award recognizes academic departments of obstetrics and gynecology that promote and demonstrate excellence in research.
Read moreUAB OB/GYN: Making a Difference in Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a common cancer that occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow in the cervix. Several factors can put women at risk, but the main cause of cervical cancer is a persistent infection by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). While about 90% of women clear the cervical HPV infection on their own, there is a small percentage of women in which the virus will persist and lead to pre-cancer and cancer.
Read moreScarinci named vice chair of Global and Rural Health
Isabel Scarinci, Ph.D., MPH, has been named vice chair for Global and Rural Health for the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). Scarinci is a professor in the Department of OB/GYN, senior advisor and scientist at the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, and holds positions in over 11 UAB centers including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), Center for Women’s Reproductive Health (CWRH), Center for AIDS Research, Minority Health and Research Center (MHRC), and the Sparkman Center for Global Health.
As vice chair, Scarinci will work to increase global visibility of the department and its bi-directional approach to global and rural health – making it a desired destination for residents and fellows to gain unmatched training, clinical experience, and research opportunities.
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