Category: Community Engagement

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 […]

For the third consecutive year, our Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Gynecology division was proud to sponsor and celebrate the Girls on the Run Spring 5K, cheering on young girls from across the St. Louis area as they crossed a finish line they had been working toward for weeks. The event brought together thousands of […]

WashU Medicine’s Department of Gynecologic Oncology was proud to come together this year at the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) Living Out Loud Gala: an inspiring evening where the strength of community was on full display. SLOCA, the only non-profit in Missouri solely dedicated to ovarian cancer, has been a beacon of hope in […]

The Black Family Wellness Expo continues to be a cornerstone event where healthcare meets community, bringing together families and medical professionals in a welcoming, accessible setting. WashU Medicine ObGyn was thrilled to return this year, connecting with community members face-to-face and sharing resources on women’s health and the services we offer. This year’s Expo once […]

The MIGS team had a wonderful time at the weekly WashU Medicine farmers market! We connected with attendees to raise awareness about endometriosis and share updates on two of our exciting research studies: Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat — your interest and support mean so much to our team!

Dr. Kathy Bligard, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with WashU Medicine OBGYN, chats about the best advice for what to do when a pregnancy is diagnosed as high-risk and how to support a patient during that time.

Confusion and concern around hormone therapy have been common for years, especially for women navigating menopause and perimenopause. Recently, the FDA made a significant update, removing long-standing black box warnings from many hormone therapy treatments, a change that has sparked important conversations about safety, access, and women’s health. To help break down what this update […]

In recognition of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, WashU Medicine gynecologic oncologist and surgeon Lindsay Kuroki, MD, MSCI, recently joined Show Me St. Louis to discuss the critical role of prevention, early detection, and access in reducing the risk of cervical cancer. Dr. Kuroki emphasized the importance of regular checkups, timely screening, and early […]

WashU Medicine OBGYN’s team Shake Your Teal Feathers joined the 19th Annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer (ROC) Star 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, supporting ovarian cancer research and awareness through St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA). Funds raised benefit research efforts at Siteman Cancer Center. The team is proud to continue partnering with SLOCA to […]

When a parent faces cancer, everyday life doesn’t stop. In this powerful episode, a young mother shares how she and her family navigated the realities of a stage 4 diagnosis while raising two small children. Dr. Andrea Hagemann, gynecologic oncologist at WashU Medicine, joins the conversation alongside clinical psychologist Dr. Amaris Tippey to explore how […]

Our Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Gynecology division had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate and support young girls from across the St. Louis area during the Girls on the Run 5k: a milestone event the participants had been enthusiastically training for over the past several weeks. The event brought together thousands of runners, families, and […]

Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology proudly attended the annual St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) Living Out Loud Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness and support for ovarian cancer research and advocacy. The event brought together leading physicians, survivors, supporters, and community members in a shared commitment to […]

Sponsored by: WashU Medicine, BJH Women & Infants & Goldfarb School of Nursing Doula Reception April 10, 2025     1:00 – 3:00 PM Parkview Tower Conference Room D Contact Lashanda.Jackson@bjc.org to participate. Centering Joy in the Black Birthing Experience Conference April 11, 2025 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Goldfarb School of Nursing Registration required: SOLD […]

The Black Family Wellness Expo serves as a vital platform where community and healthcare converge, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and families to connect with medical professionals. WashU Medicine ObGyn was proud to have a table at the event, engaging directly with community members and providing valuable information about women’s health. This year’s Expo […]

Our WashU ObGyn team joined St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) for Families Run for Ovarian Cancer 5k and 1-Mile Run/Walk! Thanks to everyone who came out!

Karli Meier, Erin Smith, Kelly Ball, Dr. Brooke Sanders, and Dr. Andrea Hagemann at the Pink Ribbon Good event!

WashU faculty attended March of Dimes 2024 in St. Louis! This year, we are proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the event. Here’s to collaboration and research for the Obstetric community!

Rain couldn’t stop Tower Grove Pride Fest! Our amazing volunteers interacted with thousands of members of the STL LGBTQ+ community to bring awareness to many services our divisions provide!

On Saturday, September 28th, our team gathered at North County Recreation Complex to celebrate their pregnancies with the community. We were lucky to meet with our community, provide donations, and be the link between patients and care. Thanks to everyone who came out!

Gyn Onc Teal on Wheels is a hospital affiliate team comprised of doctors, nurses, gynecologic cancer survivors, gynecologic cancer researchers, caregivers, and friends and family who have all been touched in some way by gynecologic cancer.  We come together each year to ride in honor of those who might not be able to ride and to […]

Please join in a  Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Frick Forum in Knight and Bauer Hall at Olin Business School on the Danforth Campus. Join colleagues for food, music and to hear from WashU faculty and staff about their research, work and projects as they connect to the […]

The CDC says the Black maternal health crisis is a state of emergency. Black mothers in Missouri are three times as likely to die within a year of giving birth compared to white mothers, according to the state’s Department of Health & Senior Services. Host Carol Daniel, Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Nine PBS, […]

FamiliesROC Registration is Open! Today, May 8th, is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. A day to raise awareness of the disease, support survivors, and honor those lost too soon.  Today registration for the 18th annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/ Walk opens as well. We hope you will consider […]

Our Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Gynecology division was able to celebrate young girls in the St. Louis area with the 5k they have all been training for with Girls on the Run. It was an excellent event with thousands of participants. They were so excited to interact with the community they get to work […]

St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) held their annual Living Out Loud Gala. What a great event with great physicians!

We are excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming events for Black Maternal Health Week, which runs from April 11-17, 2024. This week provides an opportunity for us to raise awareness and take action to improve the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people. As part of our commitment to supporting […]

WashU ObBGYN is proud to support Dignity Period and its mission to ensure that menstruation never stands in the way of education, work, or daily life. By partnering with this incredible organization, we help provide sustainable, reusable period products to those in need, empowering individuals with the resources to manage their periods with confidence and […]

The Black Family Wellness Expo is at the intersection of community and connection, bridging medical professionals with those who need it.

Phase 2 medical students stuffing 1000 period kits for non-profit Dignity Period. Dignity Period’s mission: “To impact period poverty around the globe by improving access to accurate menstrual information and distributing high quality washable/reusable menstrual hygiene products. We are motivated by the belief that those who menstruate should do so with comfort and in dignity.” […]

Menopause greatly affects women in communities all around the world. The number of certified menopause practitioners has increased by 70% in the past 10 years, with the potential to almost double by the end of this year. Menopause care varies between all patients, and it’s our duty to care for them all. A woman will spend […]

A great evening for a great cause.  We (nurses and docs) started this in 1993.  It’s grown into a great grassroots organization. We have given over $1 million for research to Wash U and FWC.  We have many other outreach initiatives.

We loved seeing the faces who joined us for the Black Family Wellness Expo! The event was held at Christian Hospital on Saturday, March 25!

Gynecologic Oncologist & surgeon Andrea Hagemann, MD, recently joined KMOV to discuss how the HPV vaccine greatly reduces the risk of cervical cancer & a number of other cancers, making it a key part of cancer prevention for both girls & boys. http://ow.ly/8Kok50MLQ03