Our Women’s Health program provides comprehensive gynecologic and obstetric health services for all women in every stage of life, with an emphasis on combating maternal mortality and morbidity and raising the standard of care in high-risk pregnancy patients.
NewYork-Presbyterian is committed to investing in and growing our Women’s Health services under the leadership of our nationally recognized physicians. Our program provides obstetrics care at every level and to all women. We deliver more babies than any other hospital in New York City and with the new Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns, we have the opportunity to spread our world-class care to more moms. Concurrently, our high-risk capabilities continue to grow with the development of specialized programs for high-risk mothers, such as The Mothers Center. These state-of-the-art facilities exemplify the investment we are making to improve care for women. Similarly, our teams offer gynecologic care ranging from preventive care to treatment of disorders of the reproductive system, both cancerous and noncancerous.
Pilot Study Evaluates Weekly Pill to Slow Ovarian Aging, Delay Menopause
An ongoing clinical trial by Columbia physicians will evaluate the impact of the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin on the ovarian reserve of healthy premenopausal women.
Uncovering the Link to Between Perinatal Anxiety and Immunity
Weill Cornell Medicine reproductive psychiatrist uncovers differences in the immune system in pregnant women with anxiety from that of those without anxiety.
Postpartum Psychosis: Study from NewYork-Presbyterian Affirms Increasing Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors
Columbia maternal-fetal medicine specialists provide comprehensive analysis related to the development of postpartum psychosis in patients following delivery.
AI-Based Technology Emerges as New Tool for Embryo Evaluation and Selection
Weill Cornell Medicine faculty collaborated in the development and testing of STORK-A – a non-invasive and automated method of embryo evaluation that uses artificial intelligence to predict embryo ploidy status.
Validating the Effectiveness of Cascade Genetic Testing and Cancer Surveillance
Weill Cornell Medicine gynecologic oncology faculty conduct update prior research to further confirm that cascade testing can lead to genetically targeted primary disease prevention through screening and risk‐reducing surgery.
Integrated Women’s Health: Comprehensive Primary and Gynecologic Care
Columbia’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers an Integrated Women’s Health Program to provide a broad range of health services from routine gynecologic and primary care management to nutritional counseling and preventive health screenings.
Heart Disease and Pregnancy: Orchestrating Care for Healthy Deliveries
Columbia maternal-fetal medicine specialists highlight the importance of establishing a formal multidisciplinary cardio-obstetrics program.
New Prenatal Test Reduces Time and Cost of Detecting Chromosomal Abnormalities
Columbia fertility specialists have developed the STORK test that can be used to rapidly assess chromosomal health across all reproductive tissue types.
Cervical Cancer: How Web-Based Education is Addressing Healthcare Disparities
Weill Cornell Medicine gynecologic oncology faculty use a Patient Activated Learning System (PALS) to address barriers that may place certain patient populations at higher risk for cervical cancer.
Labor Neuraxial Analgesia Lowers Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity
A Columbia maternal-fetal medicine specialist and an anesthesiologist conduct an observational study to assess if labor neuralgia analgesia (i.e., epidural or combined spinal epidural analgesia) decreases the risk of severe maternal morbidity and postpartum hemorrhage.
Deciphering the Molecular Profile of Recurring Endometrial Cancer
Weill Cornell Medicine gynecologic oncologists identify genomic differences between primary tumors and subsequent recurrences.
A Novel Device Rapidly Controls Postpartum Hemorrhage
Columbia University maternal fetal medicine specialists lead pivotal study on vacuum-induced hemorrhage control system to address a major leading cause of maternal mortality.
Facing COVID-19 in Pregnant Women and Newborns
As COVID-19 began to sweep through New York City in early March, the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital began to document their observations and prepare publications to share their knowledge.
Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Health Care
The Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are at the forefront of research, education, and clinical initiatives to address significant gaps in maternal health care, including reducing ethnic and racial health disparities, eliminating care inequities, and improving maternal outcomes.
A Commitment to Saving Mothers' Lives
NewYork-Presbyterian's ob/gyn departments have launched multidisciplinary initiatives to better understand, reduce, and prevent maternal mortality. Our maternal-fetal medicine teams are widely sought for their expertise in the management of placenta accreta, a cause of obstetric hemorrhage and premature birth.
Endometriosis: Employing Minimally Invasive Surgery for Maximum Results
The Endometriosis Treatment Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, which is spearheaded by three-fellowship trained gynecologic surgeons, brings together surgical and infertility specialists to manage patients through the continuum of her reproductive years.
Maternal Mental Health: Understanding the Impact on Fetal Development
There is increasing evidence that high levels of stress and depression can affect children long after birth. A psychologist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute is studying the effect of maternal mental health on the developmental trajectories of children and how to intervene.
Improving Knowledge and Colposcopy Follow-Up for Underserved Women
In the United States, incidence rates for the disease dropped by more than half due in part to an increase in screening, except in Hispanic and black women. Gynecologists at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center are trying to combat the gap with a patient education program.
Open Surgery Safer than Minimally Invasive Approach for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer
Minimally invasive surgery is often seen as a safer approach for hysterectomy to treat early stage cervical cancer. However, a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine turns the theory on its head.
The Mothers Center: Multidisciplinary Care for Women with Maternal Risk
In May 2018, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center opened the Mothers Center, a new space that enables clinicians to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care before, during, and after a high-risk pregnancy.
Important Perspectives on Pregnancy Loss
At least 60 percent of first and second miscarriages are due to aneuploidy, the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes. Clinicians at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia are working with patients to look at all the factors that have to go right in order for a pregnancy to succeed.
Following the Genes in Cancer Prevention
Dr. Melissa K. Frey, a gynecologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell became interested in the role of genetics in cancer. That awareness became the genesis of her research as a resident and continues today as a practicing physician.
Newsletters for Medical Professionals
2021 Issue 3
2021 Issue 2
2021 Issue 1
- Comprehensive Management of Placenta Accreta
- Expanding Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Services
- Promising Treatment Targets Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids
2020 Issue 2
- A Labor of Love: Celebrating the Debut of NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns
- In the Eye of the COVID-19 Storm
2020 Issue 1
- Center Excels in Treatment of Rare Twin Syndrome
- Heart Disease in Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression
2019 Issue 1
- Improving Knowledge and Colposcopy Follow-Up for Underserved Women
- Maternal Mental Health: Understanding the Impact on Fetal Development
2018 Issue 3
- Dr. Laura E. Riley New Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine
- Open Surgery Safer than Minimally Invasive Approach for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer
- Dr. Meera Garcia Leads Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley
2018 Issue 2
- Championing Best Practices in Maternal Health
- Emphasizing Experiential Learning in Medical Education
- The Mothers Center: Multidisciplinary Care for Women with Maternal Risk
2018 Issue 1
- Focus on Faculty: Uchenna Acholonu, Jr., MD
- Important Perspectives on Pregnancy Loss
- Research Update
2017 Issue 2
- Keeping it Real: Improving Clinical, Technical, and Team Skills with Obstetric Simulation Training
- Following the Genes in Cancer Prevention
2017 Issue 1
- Ovarian Cancer: Overcoming Obstacles to Immunotherapy
- Promoting a Comprehensive Approach to Gynecologic Cancers