GOGS 2020 Fall Legislative Update Fall 2020 Legislative Update Adrienne D. Zertuche, MD, MPH, FACOG, Co-Chair, GOGS Legislative Committee The local, national, and international events of the past six months have been, in a word, unimaginable.  Since my last “Legislative Update” (February 2020), we have been confronted by a ... Read Article

Promote Breastfeeding Month with EPIC Breastfeeding! To celebrate Breastfeeding month, our friends at EPIC have shared some creative ways you can make a difference in your community.  Check out these great ideas and helpful resources below:  August is Breastfeeding Month!  The theme this year is Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet.�... Read Article

GOGS 2020 Legislative Summary Summer 2020 Legislative Update Adrienne D. Zertuche, MD, MPH, FACOG, Co-Chair, GOGS Legislative Committee The local, national, and international events of the past six months have been, in a word, unimaginable.  Since my last “Legislative Update” (February 2020), we have been confronted by ... Read Article

Screening for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities ACOG/SMFM Practice Bulletin #226: “Cell-free DNA is the most sensitive and specific screening test for the common fetal aneuploidies.”  Two viewing options Wednesday, September  9 1st session: 11am EDT / 8am PDT 2nd session: 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT ... Read Article

Governor Kemp signs Medicaid extension for low-income mothers July 2020-   Governor Kemp signed HB 1114 in a ceremony at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. The legislation extends Medicaid coverage for mothers from two to six months postpartum and extends coverage to lactation specialists for mothers having trouble feeding their babies. Dr. Al ... Read Article

Addressing COVID-19 Racial Disparities, a Health Equity Learning Objective ... Read Article

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GA OBGyn Summer News Check out the latest edition of OBGyn News featuring a year in review with Dr. Al Scott Jr, guidance from our friends at The Doctors Company on reopening your practice during COVID-19, and the celebration of Georgia's first Birth Safety Awareness Day! Click the link below: OB-GYN Newsletter Su... Read Article

International Self Care Day July 24th marks International Self-Care Day, an annual opportunity to spotlight self-care and the benefit it can bring to both individuals and healthcare systems. As physicians, the role of care is given to patients, but the importance of self care is vital. The International Self-Care Foundation ha... Read Article