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We want all women to know that “We Give Great Care”
UC Davis Health's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to providing the highest quality care to women in every stage of life. Whether a patient is seeking contraceptive or fertility advice, care during and after pregnancy, or treatment for menopausal symptoms, we'll be with her every step of the way.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The UC Davis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is committed to our vision of "Sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion".
Our Mission: To strive for a culture of human dignity through advocacy, wellness, education, recruitment and retention efforts
September 21, 2021 - Dr. Véronique Taché, Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn, was interviewed on Good Day Sacramento answering some of the most important questions about pregnancy and the Covid-19 Vaccine. You can watch the video at Good Day Sacramento: Pregnancy and the COVID Vaccine.
September 20, 2021 - Dr. Catherine Cansino, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., is featured on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website and on their Twitter feed as part of their Women in Medicine Month celebration regarding her co-authored article, “The Path Forward: How to Use Metrics to Promote Equitable Work Environments” which was published in the Women in Medicine journal supplement, Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, September 2021. You can see further information at the ACOG website.
September 17, 2021 - Dr. Véronique Taché, an Associate Professor and the Residency Program Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology is an honoree for an Inspiration Award through the American Medical Association. She was nominated for the award by one of our Chief Residents, Dr. Claudia Lopez. You can see what Dr. Lopez had to say about Dr. Taché on the AMA website.
August 19, 2021 - Dr. Clara Paik was recently interviewed by ABC 10 regarding Pregnant, Breast-feeding, and Women trying to get pregnant getting the COVID-19 Vaccine.
August 4, 2021 - Congratulations to the new Diamond Doc Award Recipients! The recipients include Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty - Dr. Maria “Pia” Anderson, Dr. Jennifer Ozeir, Dr. Debra Swanson (formerly Wright), and Dr. Yan Zhao. They join Ob/Gyn Faculty - Dr. Gary Leiserowitz, Dr. Ravi Nakrani, and Dr. Michael Trifiro, who were recognized in June with the award's creation. “The award recognizes the voice of our patients. It celebrates physicians who demonstrated careful listening, clear explanations, and respectful partnerships and who received the 90th percentile or higher in the hospital consumer assessment of health care providers (HCAHP) survey for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2021.” You can read more about the Diamond Doc Award at UC Davis InsideOut.
August 2021 - U.S. News and World Report has once again named UC Davis as one of the Best Hospitals in Gynecology. To view our scorecard, please see the U.S. News and World Report website here.
May 26, 2021 - Claudia López, a UC Davis Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident led group of researchers to “examine the race and ethnicity among OB/GYN, surgical and nonsurgical residents.” The team, which includes Melissa Chen, Associate Director of the Fellowship in Complex Family Planning at UC Davis Health; and Melody Hou, Director of Medical Student Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UC Davis Health; and Machelle Wilson from the UC Davis Division of Biostatistics; feel “More work still needed to recruit, retain OB/GYN residents that reflect the diverse patient population they serve” You can read more at UC Davis Health's InsideOut.
May 19, 2021 - UC Davis Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians and Residents are sending out A Call to Reduce Excess Opioid Pills After Hysterectomy. You can read the article here.
May 3, 2021 - Dr. Bahareh Nejad and the UC Davis Health Team helped patient deal with and unexpected medical condition which prompted early delivery for mom's sixth pregnancy. To read more about Martel Calabretta and her baby, see the UC Davis Health Newsroom.
February 23, 2021 - Newsweek has named University of California Davis Medical Center as one of the Best Maternity Hospitals 2021. Read the article: Best Maternity Hospitals 2021.
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