Obstetrics & Gynecology

News and Events

Programs and providers of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine are often the focus of news stories and features appearing in major national media. We invite you to review some stories that typify the breakthrough accomplishments of our remarkable team and highlight the impact our care has had on patient’s lives.

In Brief: Commentary on COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant and Lactating Women

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The rationale for including pregnant and lactating women in early CDC-guided COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the United States was outlined in an opinion editorial, published Jan. 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, by Dr. Laura Riley, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and obstetrician and gynecologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Dr. Denise Jamieson, chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and obstetrician at Emory School of Medicine and chief of gynecology and obstetrics at Emory Healthcare.

In Memoriam: Dr. William J. Ledger

In Memoriam: Dr. William J. Ledger
Weill Cornell Medicine is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Dr. William J. Ledger, a pioneer in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic infections.

What Pregnant Women Should Know about COVID-19

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Understandably, pregnant women have many concerns about COVID-19. Dr. Laura Riley, the Obstetrician and Gynecologist-in-Chief at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializes in maternal-fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancy. In this article, she explains what pregnant women should know about the virus, as well as how they can best protect themselves and their babies. Read the article for more pregnancy-related information about COVID-19.

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