ACOG Issues New Guidelines on Managing Stillbirths

Washington, DC -- Approximately 1 out of every 160 deliveries in the US ends in stillbirth—a devastating experience for women and their families—yet its causes remain poorly understood. I...

ACOG Issues Recommendations on Prevention of Blood Clots in Gynecologic Surgery Patients

Washington, DC -- Blood clots are a leading cause of disability and death in patients following surgery, despite medical advances in their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The American College o...

Before You Implement Smoking Cessation Program

Get Staff On Board Ensure your entire staff is aware of the program and properly trained on protocols.  The success of the project will depend on all members of your staff (receptionists, nurse...

Coding and Reimbursement for Smoking in NYS

(From NY Smokers’ Quitline website)  Back Details of billing and coding requirements can be found HERE Medicaid Medicare Many health plans cover smoking cessation counseling by clin...

Contraception — A Basic Health Necessity

San Diego, CA -- Ob-gyns today addressed the critical need for increased insurance coverage of contraceptive services for women in the US at a news conference during the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting ...

Depression During Pregnancy: Treatment Recommendations

Washington, DC -- Pregnant women with depression face complicated treatment decisions because of the risks associated with both untreated depression and the use of antidepressants. A new report from ...

Developing an Office Protocol for Smoking Cessation

Starting a new protocol in your office can be challenging.  It takes time to train staff and divide tasks.  Please use this checklist to develop a smoking cessation implementation strategy ...

Developing An Office-Based Smoking Cessation Program

 Back   Before you Implement Smoking Cessation Program   Developing an Office Protocol   Smoking Survey   How to Counsel Your Patients on Quitting     ...

Developing An Office-Based Smoking Cessation Program

Before you Implement… Developing an Office Protocol Smoking Survey How to Counsel Your Patients on Quitting  

Es hora de dejar de fumar

SP065 Los peligros de fumar Fumar es una de las principales causas de muerte en las mujeres. El cáncer de pulmón provoca la muerte de más mujeres que cualquier otro tipo de cáncer, incluido el...

Fight Prematurity with Awareness - Longer Pregnancies Ob-Gyns Say

Washington, DC -- Prematurity is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality in the US. While many preterm births are spontaneous, some babies that could be born at full-term are delivered earl...

Its Time to Quit Smoking

FAQ065

What are the dangers of smoking? Smoking is a leading cause of death in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than any other type of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Anot...

Lesbians Have Same Gynecologic Health Needs as Heterosexuals

Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns should provide the same comprehensive gynecologic health care to lesbians and bisexual women as they do to heterosexual women, including Pap tests, according to a new Commit...

Luella Klein MD Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

Washington, DC -- In honor of a career devoted to the advancement of women's health, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presented the first ever Luella Klein Lifetime Ach...

Medical Education

One of the primary objectives of ACOG District II (ACOG) is to create a platform for women’s health care that is consistent with the needs of New York’s diverse population. ACOG has initi...

Methods of Quitting

 Back  The 5A’s – (for those ready to quit)  The 5R’s – (for those not ready to quit)  A Guide to Quit Smoking Methods – (link to National Tobacco...

Motivational Interviewing: A Tool for Behavior Change

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(Reaffirmed 2012)

ABSTRACT: Applying the principles of motivational interviewing to everyday patient interactions has been proved effective in eliciting "behavior change" that contributes to positive health outcomes a...

New Focus on Care for HIV Women as More Live Longer with the Disease

Washington, DC -- As the number of women in the US living with HIV/AIDS increases, ob-gyns will need to address their unique contraception, preconception and prenatal care, and general gynecologic re...

Ob Gyns Encouraged to Help Pregnant Women Kick the Habit

Washington, DC -- Asking pregnant women about whether they smoke and about their exposure to secondhand smoke should be a routine part of prenatal care beginning with the very first prenatal visit, s...

Ob-Gyns Partner with Text4Baby

Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) has signed on as a national partner and key content reviewer for text4baby, the first free health texting servi...

Osteoporosis Guidelines Issued

Washington, DC – An estimated $17 billion is spent each year to treat the roughly 2 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures that occur in the US annually, according to practice guidelines i...

Potential Increased Blood Clot Risk with Newest OCs

Washington, DC -- Birth control pills containing drospirenone may have a slightly higher risk of blood clots than other oral contraceptives (OC), but any increased risk remains very low, according to...

Quit Lines and Stop Smoking Programs in NYS

 BackNew York State Smokers’ Quitline Patients looking to quit smoking can call   the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at   1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) C...

Quit Smoking Today!

          New York State Smokers’ Quitline:            1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)    ...

Smoking Cessation

More than 1,000 people are killed every day by cigarettes. Ob-gyns are in a unique position to play a leading role in helping smokers kick the habit. Click the following links if you're a provider or...