District IX is Hiring 2 Legislative Interns for Spring 2010 and Beyond!
The American Congress of OB/GYN, District IX seeks 2 upper-level undergraduate or graduate dynamic, hard working and passionate interns to begin working immediately.

District IX Launches New Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee
ACOG, District IX is pleased to welcome our latest committee, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee. Click here to read more.

Register for the March of Dimes' 10th Annual Conference for Health Professionals (Jan 19, 2010)
Register for the March of Dimes' 10th Annual Conference for Health Professionals, March 1-2 in Irvine, California.

View the Latest Resources from the CDC Regarding H1N1 (Dec 14, 2009)
The CDC has released new information for pregnant women and obstetric health care providers.

District IX's Office is Moving!
Starting December 21,2009, District IX's new headquarters will be:
1400 K St. Suite 212
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.446.ACOG (2264)
Fax: 916.446.2254

SAVE THE DATE!!!
Mark your calendars for ACOG, District IX's 5th Annual Residents Lobby Day! Register today!

ACOG Announces New Pap Smear and Cancer Screeing Guidelines (Nov 20, 2009)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announces that women should have their first cancer screening at age 21 and can be rescreened less frequently than previously recommended.

ACOG Responds to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's Breast Cancer Guidelines (Nov 20, 2009)
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issues new breast cancer screening recommendations. See ACOG's response and more details on the methodology and implications.

Information for Ob/Gyns on the H1N1 Virus and Immunizations
Find out up-to-date information about immunizations and the H1N1 virus and vaccine.

Mark Your Calendars for October 14-16, 2010 for District IX's Annual District Meeting
Save the date for Districts VIII and IX's Annual District Meeting at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel in Maui, Hawaii. Click here for more details.

Need to Get Your CME Credits from the Annual District Meeting?
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Check out ACOG, District IX's Recommended Patient Safety Reading List
Click here for tips on physician wellness and patient safety. Also, download a reference list of recommended patient safety reading.

Information about the Betty Tu Award
ACOG, District IX is establishing a new scholarship designed to support and cultivate future ACOG leaders- Junior Fellows. Please click here to find out more.

Factors Associated with Physician Burnout
This is a supplementary post to the January 2010 E-Newsletter article: Physician Burnout and Wellness tips. It includes a list of 11 factors associated with physician burnout.