Unfortunately, Georgia is not ranked favorably in facts and figures related to positive women’s health outcomes. In fact Georgia is ranked:
50 th in nation in maternal mortality – women dying during or within a year of childbirth
47 th in nation in repeat teen pregnancies
46 th in nation in low birth weight babies
41 st in preterm births
35 th in nation in teen mother births
30% of Georgia adults are obese
To create a network of the best quality care for women in the state of Georgia, the goals of the Georgia OBGyn Foundation are to:
Be a leader for women’s health issues by providing a unified voice transcending all socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic barriers
Integrate technology, resources and education to advance the care of women statewide
Develop partnerships to provide resources that allow women to lead the healthiest life possible
Perpetuate the endeavors of the Georgia OBGyn Society
Support training, professional development and ongoing educational opportunities for OBGyn providers
Collaborate with OBGyns and other health care advocates across the state to disseminate best practices, enhance the quality and delivery of care, and improve clinical outcomes
