RESOUR> [NetGold] MEDICAL: OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY : MEDICAL: ORGANIZATIONS: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:52:48 -0500 (EST)
From: David P. Dillard <jwne@xxxxxxxxxx>
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To: NetGold <NetGold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [NetGold] MEDICAL: OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY :  MEDICAL:
    ORGANIZATIONS: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

MEDICAL: OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY :  MEDICAL: ORGANIZATIONS:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
<http://www.acog.com>

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Celebrating 50 Years of Improving Women's Health
<http://www.acog.com/from_home/acoginfo.cfm>

"2001 marked the 50th Anniversary of The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Founded in 1951 in Chicago,
Illinois, ACOG today has over 45,000 members and is the nation's leading
group of professionals providing health care for women. Now based in
Washington, DC, it is a private, voluntary, nonprofit membership
organization.

ACOG works primarily in four areas:

o Serving as a strong advocate for quality health care for women.
o Maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing
education for its members.

o Promoting patient education and stimulating patient understanding of
and involvement in medical care.

o Increasing awareness among its members and the public of the changing
issues facing women's health care.

o ACOG's Growth
Founded in Chicago in 1951, ACOG's membership has grown to more than
45,000 physicians specializing in obstetric-gynecological care.

o Operational Mission Statement
ACOG's Scope of Practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology was approved by the
Executive Board in 2000.

o Code of Professional Ethics
ACOG's new Code of Professional Ethics was approved by the Executive
Board in 2003."

Type of Content Found on this Website:

 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
  ACOG Legislative News
  Contact Congress
  State Legislatures
  Take Political Action

 MEETINGS AND EVENTS
  Annual Meeting 2004
  Continuing Medical Education
  Postgraduate Courses

 ABOUT ACOG
  About ACOG
  Membership Information
  ACOG Districts
  ACOG Sections

WOMEN'S ISSUES
  Adolescent Care
  International Activities
  Providers Partnership
  Smoking Cessation
  Underserved Women
  Violence Against Women
  Drawing the Line

 TECHNICAL ISSUES
  Coding/Nomenclature
  History Library/Archives
  Residents Info (CREOG)
  National FIMR Program
  Practice Management
  Quality Improvement

 PATIENT EDUCATION

"Search for Patient Education Pamphlets on a particular subject. Then
send an e-mail message to the Resource Center to obtain a free copy of up
to five printed pamphlets. For larger orders, please use ACOG's Online
catalog sales.acog.com, or contact our Distribution Center at
800-762-2264."
<http://www.acog.com/from_home/pubqry.cfm>

 NEWS RELEASES

 ETHICS IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

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Publication Example:

"(82%) ACOG Education Pamphlet AP064 -- Weight Control - Eating Right and
Keeping Fit
Excerpt: Proper eating habits and moderate exercise are crucial to keeping
your weight healthy and your body fit. People who are overweight eat more
calories than they use. Extreme weight loss and being very underweight
also can be bad for your health. What Is a Healthy Weight? You may have
seen tables that suggest different weights for men and women based on age,
height, or body frame sizes. Today many doctors use the body mass index
(BMI) chart shown here to check if your weight is healthy. The shape of
your body is also a factor in keeping a healthy weight. Excess fat in the
abdomen (an "apple" shape) is believed to be a greater health risk than
fat in the hips and thighs (a "pear" shape). A woman may have a hard time
losing weight because of her metabolism--how your body uses the energy
found in the foods you eat. Table 1. A Low-Fat Diet For a balanced diet,
choose foods from each of the four food groups each day. ...
(Refer to the ordering information at the top of this page to obtain a
complete copy.)"



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David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
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