ACOG’s Implementing Progress in Abortion Care and Training program uses dragonfruit to introduce qualified clinicians to manual vacuum aspiration, a safe, effective procedure to perform an abortion and to treat a patient experiencing a pregnancy loss. Watch a training in action. *Note: Step 2 is done for the dragon fruit simulation and is not usually done on real patients.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 58,037 followers
ACOG is a membership organization dedicated to the advancement of women’s health care and the betterment of our members.
About us
Founded in 1951, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is the specialty's premier professional membership organization dedicated to the improvement of women’s health. With more than 58,000 members, the College is a 501(c)(6) organization and its activities include producing the College's practice guidelines and other educational material. Fellows of ACOG are board certified ob-gyns whose professional activities are devoted to the practice of obstetrics and/or gynecology, who possess unrestricted licenses to practice medicine, and have attained high ethical and professional standing. Fellows of ACOG can be recognized by the designation of FACOG (Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) after the physician’s name. There are also several other categories of membership.
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External link for American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1951
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409 12th St SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US
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Updates
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Gestational diabetes (GD) is one of the most common pregnancy complications, affecting one in 20 pregnancies. If you’ve been diagnosed with GD, a healthy pregnancy is possible with the right care. Read our latest expert article to get real insights from an ob-gyn who treats high-risk pregnancies daily on managing GD and what to expect: https://bit.ly/4eiSHwD #AmericanDiabetesMonth
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“You can’t legislate medicine because you can’t know every situation,” ACOG President Stella Dantas, MD, FACOG, tells 60 Minutes: https://cbsn.ws/3CdJ9Wm
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We’re one day away from the next webinar in our Compassionate Conversations series! Join us tomorrow, November 5 to get insights on having conversations about maternal mental health, supported by Sage-Biogen: https://bit.ly/406O0SV #MaternalMentalHealth
Our Compassionate Conversations webinar on November 5, supported by Sage-Biogen, will provide effective tools to help ob-gyn professionals and pregnant patients respectfully discuss maternal mental health and address important questions. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/406O0SV #MaternalMentalHealth
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We are now accepting comments on draft recommendation updates for Screening and Counseling for Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Average Risk, and a new recommendation Patient Navigation Services for Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening. We want to hear from you! Please share your input by November 21, 2024. https://lnkd.in/er3QqjVV #WPSI #Womenspreventiveservices #Womenshealth #Breastcancer #Domesticviolence #Patientnavigation
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Build Your Billing & Coding Skills with Payment in Practice: Foundations in Coding! Our interactive online course offers flexible, on-demand learning with 17 short, scenario-based videos. Course Topics Include: Procedure & Device Codes Medicare, Medicaid, and Military/Government Payers Outpatient & Hospital Evaluation and Management Preventive Care Coding Navigating Administrative Burden Quality Measures for Payment Learn at your pace, test your knowledge with assessments, and apply what you learn to real-world cases. Start building your foundation in billing and coding today: https://bit.ly/3NGVeFN
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Not sure which #birthcontrol method is right for you? In our new five-minute video, we break down the basics: ✨ Over-the-counter options versus prescriptions ✨ Hormonal versus nonhormonal methods ✨ The effectiveness of different methods Whether you’re considering pills, condoms, an IUD, or other methods, this video has the information you need to make the best choice for you. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3AmNGoO
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Infants are more vulnerable to severe flu. When you get your flu shot during pregnancy, you pass on protective antibodies, keeping your infant safe after birth until they’re old enough for their own vaccines. Talk with your ob-gyn about getting vaccinated! Learn more: bit.ly/3TgU4S7 #FluFactFriday #VaccinesWork #SaferTogether
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Curious about how doulas can incorporate vaccine education into their prenatal care? Join ACOG, the Doula Friendly Initiative, The Doula Network, and Pomelo Care on Monday, November 4, at 7 p.m. ET to learn how doulas can get involved in vaccine education and hear more about the doula’s role in sharing resources. Don’t wait—register today: bit.ly/40cbN45 #SaferTogether #VaccinesWork #doula #birthdoula #doulalife #postpartumdoula #doulasupport #maternalhealth
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¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre la #menopausia? Recorra el camino con información confiable sobre los síntomas, qué esperar, cómo hablar con su ginecoobstetra e historias personales de ACOG, todo en español e inglés. Acceda a los recursos: https://bit.ly/3RX9fBS #MenopauseAwarenessMonth ENG: Do you have questions about #menopause? Navigate your journey with information you can trust on symptoms, what to expect, how to talk to your ob-gyn, and personal stories from ACOG—all in Spanish and English! Access resources.