As an anthropologist, Dr. Bridges makes the case that race and class largely impact women’s birthing experiences and racial stereotypes influence medical professionals decisions about women’s treatment. #BlackWomenLead #WomensHerstory #BlackHerstory #Blackmaternalhealth

Goals: safe & welcoming gender-affirming environment - that's what Duke Health's multi-disciplinary Gender Health and Wellness providers presented at today's #GrandRounds, along with an overview of progress & challenges. Thanks to all who presented!

Congratulations to Geeta Swamy, Assoc. VP for Research & Vice Dean for Scientific Integrity in @Duke_OSI, recognized with a Duke Presidential Award. A well-deserved & earned recognition of Geeta’s service, inclusive leadership & commitment to excellence. bit.ly/3Dt8Crh

A great day of giving back - and learning too- at Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) this weekend. #wellness

Working towards justice smfm.org/equity

One of Dr. Kimberly Johnson’s earliest memories arriving at Duke in 1997 is the long hallways lined with portraits of white men. Johnson, professor of medicine, has since earned her own place in the hallowed halls of Duke—and beyond. duke.is/4cchg Duke Department of Medicine Duke University

Very excited to present this annual lecture honoring Dr. Donald T. Moore - please join us!

A deep dive into Black reproductive health & getting at root cause of inequity - 3rd annual Donald T. Moore MD Endowed Lecture! Advocating, listening, prioritizing. Panel close out with this: what gives you hope? Thank you to our participants!

Fun times! Thanks so much for coming to party with us Senator Natalie Murdock! 🫶🏿 So many wonderful ppl in this pic including our PlatinumSponsors: @race4equity & Board members C.S. Watkins & Stesha #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW23 #PartyWithPurpose

What an energizing morning! Grassroots orgs, health professionals, parents, and advocates from across #NC traveled to the legislature for Black Maternal Health Day of Action & a press conference announcing the 2023 MOMnibus Act. Senator Natalie Murdock @juliefornc Rep. Zack Hawkins

IDSOG President, Dr. Geeta Swamy, welcomes attendees to #IDSOG50 alongside Dr. Gweneth Lazenby, Scientific Program Chair.

Really fantastic talk by #MFM and ethicist @gattago on #cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy. “#SMFM Consult Series #63 is an ethics document.” SMFM #smfm24

Congrats to Melody Baldwin, MD, MPH and Brittany Davidson, MD, who have been accepted to the 2025-2026 Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Academic Scholars and Leaders Program. 🔗obgyn.duke.edu/news/faculty-a… Duke Health Duke Cancer Duke GME Duke University School of Medicine

MFM kids in The Gulch! #AGOS Courtney Townsel, MD MSc Jackie Parchem, MD Katie Gray MD PhD Ai-ris Yonekura Collier, MD @jamielotoocoolfortwitter

A huge thank you to #AGOS and the Women’s First Research Coalition #WFRC for championing the critical need for increased federal investment in women’s health research! 🌟Irina Burd, MD, PhD one of the leaders paving the way!

What can providers do to help prevent cancer by identifying those w/elevated risk? >80% of individuals aren't aware of genetic risk factors/increased cancer risk, can't benefit from mitigation strategies. Excellent #grandrounds by #gynonc and @dukeu alum Melissa Frey, MD, MS.

Thank you for all you do to support veterans and for your dedication to #gynonc patients as a member of the Duke Cancer Institute, Dr. Moss! #VeteransDay2024

The award recognizes the exceptional leadership of members who have demonstrated outstanding commitments to recruiting and mentoring individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, promoting equity and inclusion, and leading research or policy work in DEI. Link in bio.

#VeteransAppreciation #VeteransDay2024