Welcome to the American Indian/Alaska Native Women’s Health page! This site provides a brief overview of our programs, clinical resources, and advocacy efforts.
About ACOG & AI/AN Women’s Health
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) represents more than 58,000 members dedicated to improving women's health care. On April 17, 1970, ACOG established a Committee on American Indian Affairs for the purpose of studying and developing expertise in the area of maternal and gynecologic health problems among American Indian and Alaska Native women. This move was prompted by Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce, Laguna-Pueblo. For many years since then, the College and Committee have worked closely with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to meet the health needs of American Indian and Alaska Native women. In recent years, both ACOG and IHS have expanded their resources to include Tribal health programs.
For more information please contact:
Yvonne Malloy
Director, American Indian/Alaska Native Women’s Health
ymalloy@acog.org
202-863-2580
Justine Joo
Program Assistant, American Indian/Alaska Native Women's Health
jjoo@acog.org
202-863-1637
AI/AN News
June 20, 2017
Tuition waivers for the upcoming Salt Lake City Training, August 10-13, are still available!
If you would like to sign up for Nexplanon® insertion training, please contact Justine Joo at jjoo@acog.org or call 202-863-1637.
To register for the Best Practices in Women's Health: Focus on American Indian/Alaska Native Women's Health training, click the link below:
Brochure and Registration Form
Reserve your room at the Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown! Last day for special rates is July 10th!
May 9, 2017
Registration is now open!
The ACOG American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Women’s Health Program invites you to participate in the Behavioral and Women’s Health Update and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course this August 10-13, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This comprehensive training opportunity includes the following:
Thursday August 10th-- Focus on Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine
These sessions will provide invaluable information about substance use disorder and other behavioral health issues.
With additional on-line content, this coursework includes the option to qualify for a buprenorphine prescription waiver.
Friday August 11th -- An overview and update on important Women’s Health topics
Highlights will include updates on cervical cancer screening, identification and management of diabetes in pregnancy, best practices in contraception, and more.
A hands-on IUD insertion workshop is offered, including strategies and techniques for immediate postpartum insertion.
Saturday and Sunday, August 12th & 13th -- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
Do you feel ready to manage an obstetric emergency? ALSO offers hands on learning and algorithm-based management of common obstetric emergencies.
This course is invaluable to those routinely attend births and those who may be called on to assist in an emergency.
Nexplanon contraceptive implant insertion training is planned for Thursday evening, August 10th. Please contact Justine Joo (jjoo@acog.org) to register.
All sessions will be held at the Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City, August 10-13, 2017. Participants are welcome to attend part or all of the training.
Please email Justine Joo at jjoo@acog.org or call (202) 863-1637 for additional information and registration forms.
Limited tuition waivers are available. Register today!!
March 17, 2017
Save the Date!
Best Practices in Women's Health: Focus on American Indian/Alaska Native Women
Salt Lake City, UT from August 10-13, 2017.
Behavioral Health Day – August 10
Women’s Health Update – August 11
ALSO Certification – August 12-13
More details on registration, course schedule, and scholarships to be released soon!
March 7, 2017
Committee Chair, Angela Kueck, MD, participated in the Helping Families Heal: Parental Substance Use and Native Children's Health Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill. ACOG joined the American Academy of Pediatrics, the March of Dimes, the National Indian Health Board, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Casey Family Programs, and the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute in sponsoring the briefing. Dr. Kueck emphasized the need for a non-punitive public health approach for AI/AN mothers with substance use disorders. She was joined by a panel who spoke on the importance of protecting Native youth and prevent substance use.
January 6, 2017
The 2017 Haffner Award Announced
Congratulations to recipient Ursula Knoki-Wilson, CNM, MSN, MPH! Click here for the full announcement.
December 16, 2016
ACOG Participates in Native Health Presidential Summit
On Thursday, December 8th, ACOG participated in the Native Health Presidential Summit hosted by the National Indian Health Board. The summit focused on ways to advance the health priorities of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) during this transition period, namely, ensuring the preservation of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act.
Congressional leaders including Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chair Jon Tester (D-MT), and Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), Co-Chair of the Native American Caucus, expressed their commitment to the health of the First Peoples, stressing that this nonpartisan will remain a priority for members of both parties.
ACOG was represented by Dr. Brian Thompson, FACOG, member of ACOG's American Indian and Alaska Native Women's Health Program.
Credit: ACOG Government Affairs