Endometriosis Affects Millions but Can Take Years to Diagnose – What You Should Know
2/10/2025
Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful condition affecting millions of individuals, yet it can take years to receive a proper diagnosis. This delay can significantly impact patients' quality of…
UVA Health Insights: Dr. Bridget Donovan Shares Innovation and Care in Community Conversation
12/5/2024
We are excited to highlight Dr. Bridget Donovan’s recent interview with 29 News, where she shared valuable insights about the innovative work happening at UVA Health. During this engaging discussion,…
UVA Health Named One of the Best Maternity Hospitals in the U.S.
5/22/2024
The University of Virginia (UVA) Health System has been recognized as one of the top maternity hospitals in the U.S. by Newsweek for 2024, receiving the highest five-ribbon ranking. This…
Peri and Post-Menopausal Women and Long COVID
6/8/2023
UVA OB/Gyn Dr. JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD, Division Director of the Midlife Health Center at UVA Health, recently spoke to Medscape regarding peri & post-menopausal women who are diagnosed with…
UVA Medical Center Recognized by Newsweek on the “Best Maternity Hospitals List” Four Years in a Row
6/6/2023
Congratulations to UVA Health & Ob/Gyn Maternity Care Team Members for their Continued Commitment to Excellence The University of Virginia Medical Center has once again been recognized by Newsweek on…
UVA Health Opens New Mental Health Clinic for New Mothers, Moms-to-Be
6/6/2023
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences partner to provide an outpatient mental-health clinic for New Mothers and Moms-to-Be. The UVA Health Perinatal…
3/28/2023
The Daily Progress Featured UVA Division Director of Midlife Health Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton on March 26, 2023. The Daily Progress article by Sydney Shuler titled “Women are Suffering in Silence,…
UVA OB/Gyn and UVA Health Took Care of 2,284 Births in 2022
1/19/2023
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and UVA Health are delighted to announce they took care of 2,284 births in 2022. The Department provides support to patients who seek the…
10/21/2022
The Virginia Film Festival will feature an Award-Winning Documentary by VA Filmmakers and Quadriplegic Mom Dani Izzie, DANI’S TWINS. This short documentary captures the pregnancy and early parenting journey of…
UVA OBGYN’s Inaugural Bookclub Meets ‘Take My Hand’ Author Dr. Dolen Perkins-Valdez
10/21/2022
Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Ph.D., Educator and New York Times Bestselling Author of Take My Hand joined UVA’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty, Residents, Fellows and learners in a discussion of…
