Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Archive — Page 1 of 12
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June 5, 2026
A first aid kit from Firefly Program for every new mother — with naloxone inside
The Tennessee Department of Health, through the Opioid Abatement Council Community Grant program, recently awarded $1.2M to The Naloxone Project, a nonprofit dedicated to patient-centric care for individuals with opioid use disorder. -
April 28, 2026
National report calls for new guidelines to prevent maternal cardiovascular death
The authors reviewed nine clinical preventive services for maternal cardiovascular health and found sufficient evidence to call for updated clinical guidelines in two areas — better management of chronic hypertension and stronger postpartum blood pressure monitoring. -
April 10, 2026
Weekly buprenorphine injection proves more effective for pregnant women with opioid use disorder
Vanderbilt Health’s Firefly program continues to lead the way in caring for pregnant women with substance use disorder. -
January 21, 2026
Study details the downsides of testing for pregnancy too early
More than 40% of the women reported that they tested their urine for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone released by the placenta, four or more days before their expected periods. -
January 5, 2026
New year, new beginnings — and new little arrivals
Congratulations to all the families and welcome, Alden-Paul, Finley and Casper. -
November 7, 2025
Martha Dudek receives Strategic Leader Award from National Society of Genetic Counselors
This award honors a genetic counselor who “advances genetic counseling as a vital part of health care through education, research or public policy. -
October 24, 2025
VUMC, Tennessee Donor Services celebrate birth tissue donation partnership
Membranes and cellular components of the umbilical cord and placenta are used across many medical disciplines.