SASGOG Position on Recent Abortion BanThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology opposes policies that interfere in the relationship between women and their healthcare providers. Recent legislative actions reducing access to legal abortion will increase women’s health risks by forcing women to seek dangerous alternatives. Furthermore, these actions will disproportionately affect poor and vulnerable women, further widening existing health disparities and undermining patient safety. We will partner with ACOG, SGO and other professional organizations to develop an effective strategy to decriminalize essential medical services. Please contact us with questions, comments or concerns at [email protected]. ACOG Statement on Abortion Bans"ACOG strongly opposes political efforts to limit a woman’s ability to get the care she needs, including bans on abortion care. ACOG recognizes that abortion is an essential component of health care for millions of women and opposes political interference in health care. As the nation’s leading group of physicians providing health care for women, ACOG is dedicated to evidence-based and compassionate care." Read More About SASGOG The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks to enhance women’s health by supporting academic generalist physicians in all phases of their careers. Our goal is to support education and scholarship, while fostering excellence in research. 2019 SASGOG Faculty AwardsIn recognition of their commitment to excellence in clinical care of women and career development of academic specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. Valerie Altmann, MD Karen Ashby, MD Karli Boggs, MD Alison Brooks, MD Katherine Bunge, MD, MPH Ann Chang, MD Kelli Daniels, MD Elizabeth Deans, MD, MPH Luther Gaston, MD John Horton, MD Roxanne Jamshidi, MD Kathy Jorda, MD Dorota Kowalska, MD Yvette Lacoursiere, MD Dominick LoBraico, DO Mary Marnach, MD Kathleen Mehari, MD Erin Niemasik, MD Jaclyn Nunziato, MD Alexander Ormond, III, MD Trina Pagano, MD Laura Parks, MD Celeste Pottorff, DO Amy Ravin, M.D. Navdeesh Reiners, MD Jessica Rose, MD Gerard Roy, MD Sarah Shaffer, DO, MME Christopher Sizemore, DO, FACOG Ashley Veade, MD Krista Wagoner, MD Audra Williams, MD 2019 SASGOG Resident AwardsIn recognition of their academic accomplishments and their interest in achieving excellence as an academic specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. Sima Baalbaki, MD Catherine Beatty, MD Lauren Brown, MD Elena Bryce, MD Anthony Canestraro, MD Kathleen Cohen, MD Lara Delamater, MD Alison Dixon, MD Alisa Eanes, MD Nicole Edison, MD Tajh Ferguson, MD Ryley Greenbaum, DO Ellery Jaclyn Greenberg, MD Isabel Greenfield, MD Tara Higgins, MD Esther Hirschhorn, MD Radhika Hombalegowda, MD Eboni Jones, MD Jasmine Kalsi, MD Maria Raquel Kronen, MD Sarah Lederhandler, MD Kimberly Malloy, MD Shawn Mattson, MD Jessica Norton, MD Danielle Ogez, MD Laura Parisi, MD Lindsey Pflugner, MD Versha Pleasant, MD, MPH Dijana Poljak, MD Hope Richards, MD, MHA Emily Rosen, MD Jheel Shah, MD Carolyn Smith-Lin, MD Sruti Surugucchi Durai, MD Ann Tucker, MD Chelsea Velasquez, MD Kristen Venuti, MD Beth Wagner, MD Alexandre West, MD Marisa Young, MD, PhD SASGOG Supports International Women’s Day!
Leading Women’s Health Organizations Observe International Women’s Day 2019March 8, 2019 Washington, DC —The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), AAGL, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), ) the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), the Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUCOG), the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), the Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG), the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released the following statement for International Women's Day 2019: “International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance. The theme of International Women’s Day 2019, #BalanceforBetter, is particularly pertinent to the leading groups of professionals providing health care for women in the United States. “Today, we join together to observe International Women’s Day 2019 and pledge to continue our domestic and international efforts to create a world where health care disparities no longer exist and gender parity is achieved. “Women account for nearly 50 percent of the global population and there are currently 81 countries in which women make up the majority. Yet women continue to be one of the most marginalized groups in many regions of the world, particularly when it comes to access to reproductive health care. Family planning offers women options as to when they will begin or expand their families. Pregnancies that are planned are less likely to have adverse outcomes, including perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. “All providers must work together to create an equitable health care system that serves everyone. As women’s health care providers, we will continue to use our platform and status in society to share our knowledge, time, and resources to improve women’s health around the world. It is our responsibility to stand up against acts and policies that harm and disadvantage women and challenge gender inequity whenever we are confronted with it.” ### ACOG AAGL The AAGL (www.aagl.org) is the first and one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to gynecologic endoscopic surgery. Founded in 1971, AAGL works to advance the safest and most efficacious diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that afford less invasive treatments for gynecologic conditions through the integration of clinical practice, research, and innovation. For the past 48 years, the organization has educated the world’s finest surgeons while improving the lives of women everywhere. For more information visit www.aagl.org. ACNM The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional association that represents the interests of more than 12,000 certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) nationwide. With roots dating to 1929, ACNM sets the standard for excellence in midwifery education and practice in the United States and strengthens the capacity of midwives in developing countries. ACNM’s members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. To learn more about ACNM, visit www.midwife.org or follow ACNM on Twitter at @ACNMmidwives. APGO ASRM AUGS AWHONN CUCOG NPWH SASGOG SGO SMFM Please join SASGOG!Member Benefits
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