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
UNC has been awarded one of only two NIH-funded center grants (P01 mechanism) to establish an Endometriosis Research Center. The Center will be led by Steven Young, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Endometriosis is a common disease affecting over 5% of … Read more
Food Allergy & Eczema Observational Study: Help us learn more about what factors put babies and toddlers at higher risk for developing food allergies and eczema. This is an observational research study, which means we will follow you and your child from birth to 3 years to learn more about how allergies develop. See study … Read more
Despite the challenges in the past year, Meg has been a beacon of hope as a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, peer and provider. Seven years ago, she recognized the value that CenteringPregnancy would bring to the community. “I wanted to have it at UNC because we are an academic medical center. If the evidence tells me that this model of care … Read more
Certified Nurse-Midwife Amy Davenport of UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is featured in Cary Magazine’s “Movers and Shaker 2021” as one of 24 young professionals shaping the future of our community in different ways. Read the Cary Magazine article here:
Cary Magazine highlights UNC Midwifery program “Centering Pregnancy” in its April 2021 issue. This unique program creates connections among expectant mothers and enhances the prenatal and birthing experience through information and shared experiences, improving outcomes for both baby and parents. Read the entire Cary Magazine article here.
Kathy Higgins, MS, CNM, will be inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) in May of this year. Approximately 7% of the ACNM membership receive this honor. Fellowship in the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) is an honor bestowed upon those midwives who have demonstrated leadership within ACNM, clinical excellence, outstanding … Read more
New Rochelle, NY, February 17, 2021—Nearly half (46.7%) of women in the U.S. at risk for HIV have been incarcerated, according to a new study. The study is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women’s Health. Click here to read the article now. The incarceration rate for women at risk for HIV was 5.5 per 100 person-years, compared … Read more