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WashU Medicine OBGYN and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Earns Prestigious “MO PQC Stars” Designation for Maternal Health Excellence

WashU Medicine OBGYN and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Earns Prestigious “MO PQC Stars” Designation for Maternal Health Excellence
ST. LOUIS, MO — WashU Medicine OBGYN and Barnes-Jewish Hospital have been officially recognized by the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MO PQC), in partnership with the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA), for their outstanding commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state. The team has been awarded the prestigious MO PQC Stars designation […]

Welcome New Fellows 2026

Welcome New Fellows 2026
MFMDr. McKenzie BarberDr. Christina Frasik REIDr. Sara Pierpoint UROGYNDr. Hannah Wavering-Walters GYN ONCDr. Sara BrennerDr. Anh Le CFPAva Moorhead, DO

Thayer and Zofkie Featured in New Published Research in ‘Frontiers in Reproductive Health’

Thayer and Zofkie Featured in New Published Research in ‘Frontiers in Reproductive Health’
Dr. Sydney Thayer and Dr. Amanda Zofkie, from the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at WashU Medicine OBGYN, are co-authors on a new study published in Frontiers in Reproductive Health: “Evaluating infant feeding practice guidelines for individuals with HIV: a pilot study using qualitative findings with healthcare workers and normalization process theory.” The study examines how […]

Candice Woolfolk, PhD, represented WashU OB/GYN at the Inaugural St. Louis County NAACP Health Fair

Candice Woolfolk, PhD, represented WashU OB/GYN at the Inaugural St. Louis County NAACP Health Fair
Hundreds of St. Louis residents attended the Inaugural St. Louis County NAACP Health Fair, a free community event featuring health screenings, wellness resources, healthcare education, community vendors, giveaways, and family-friendly activities. Candice Woolfolk, PhD, represented WashU Medicine OB/GYN at the fair, sharing information about our services and providers with attendees. Want to attend a future […]

OBGYN Researchers present at SSR Annual Meeting

OBGYN Researchers present at SSR Annual Meeting
WashU Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology participated in the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) 59th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, July 19-22. Congratulations to our faculty and trainees on an outstanding showing and for successfully connecting with leaders in the field!