April 20, 2024 - This year, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Department of Pediatrics Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine hosted the 10th Anniversary of Girls Elevated. This community event helps teen and preteen girls, and their parents/caregivers navigate the changes and challenges of adolescence, so they can emerge strong healthy, resilient young women.
Topics: puberty, substance use, prescription medication, disguised drugs, goal setting for health and wellness, and improving resiliency and mental health through a “growth mindset”
April 22, 2023 - Our inaugural Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Course exposed attendees to lectures and hands-on activities from basic concepts to advanced techniques to explore gynecologic and obstetric physiology and pathology. Our next Ultrasound Course is scheduled for fall 2024. More information will become available closer to the date.
Topics: obstetric ultrasound, congenital uterine anomalies, endomyometrial pathologies, adenomyosis
April 1, 2023 - Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Department of Pediatrics Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine hosted the Girls Elevated meeting, an interactive session for young girls and their parents. It was an informative, fun-filled in-person event dedicated to creating stronger, more confident young women. Our team of experts covered various topics, such as healthy relationships, body changes and sexual pressures.
Topics: normal puberty, periods and hygiene, social media, vaccines, high-risk behaviors
March 4, 2023 - Baylor College of Medicine and the Department of Ob/Gyn in partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital, the Endometriosis Foundation of Houston, and Endo What?, hosted a special film screening of a powerful documentary on women’s* health and healthcare, told through the lens of endometriosis. Following the film, our panel of Baylor endometriosis specialists discussed their multi-faceted approach to early diagnosis and effective treatment.
*and other people assigned female at birth
Topics: endometriosis, early diagnosis, effective treatment, women's health
July 21, 2022 - Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology hosted the Pelvic Pain seminar. The seminar featured a panel of expert speakers who discussed the facts about this complex condition.
Topics: pelvic pain, root causes, diagnosis, effective treatment, restoring health
Did you miss the seminar? View the videos from the seminar! You can also check out the Pelvic Pain blog by Dr. Koythong.
April 30, 2022 - Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Department of Pediatrics Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine hosted the Girls Elevated meeting, an interactive session for young girls and their parents. It was an informative, fun-filled virtual event dedicated to creating stronger, more confident young women. Our team of experts helped arm teen and preteen girls with the knowledge they need to navigate the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Topics: puberty, what’s normal, digital safety, vaccines and much more
