New Partnership with Blessing Hospital | OBHG
Please help us welcome our 22nd new hospital partner of 2020, Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Earlier this month, our team kicked off a full-time, Type A obstetrics emergency department. […]
COVID Vaccine Given Nationwide to OBHG Clinicians
It’s been an anxious wait for a COVID-19 vaccine, and with the beginning of the vaccine rollout there is now a sense of hope. Healthcare workers have made so many […]
New Partnership with Southwest General Hospital | OBHG
Please help us welcome our 21st new hospital partner of 2020, Southwest General Hospital in San Antonio, TX. In early December, we kicked off a full-time, Type A obstetrics emergency […]
What will it take to reverse the rising maternal mortality rate in the U.S.?
Even in developed countries like the United States, the maternal mortality rate is higher than it should be. In fact, the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the […]
OBHG supports new action plan to improve U.S. maternal health
As we continue to navigate the ongoing pandemic, another healthcare crisis continues to loom—our country’s maternal health. While the United States has one of the most technologically advanced healthcare systems […]
The Obstetrics Podcast: When physicians assume leadership roles
What does it take to effectively lead a clinical team, and what is it really like? Renee Lockey, MD discusses how she went from an exhausted private-practice OB/GYN to a […]
The Joint Commission standards for Perinatal Safety | OBHG
To address consistently rising maternal mortality rates in the U.S., The Joint Commission introduced two new perinatal safety standards originally scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2020. However, due […]
OBHG clinicians contribute to industry report on better maternal health care
A new report, COVID-19 and the Momentum for Better Maternal Health Care, outlines recommendations for health system leaders and policymakers about investments and innovations that have the biggest potential to […]
New Partnership with St. Agnes Hospital | OBHG
Please help us welcome our 20th new hospital partner of 2020, St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD. In early November, we kicked off OB triage hospitalist coverage to supplement their […]
New Partnership with Henrico Doctors Hospital | OBHG
Please help us welcome our 19th new hospital partner of 2020, Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, VA. The program kicked off in early November with full-time physician and certified nurse […]
New Partnership with StoneSprings Hospital Center | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest hospital partner, StoneSprings Hospital Center in Dulles, VA. In mid-October, we partnered with hospital leadership to launch a part-time, obstetrics triage program that will […]
Clinical Leadership Excellence Awards | OBHG
Each year, OBHG honors outstanding contributions by OBHG clinician site directors who have made standout impacts in leading the OB hospitalist programs at their hospital. This year, four exceptional clinician […]
VIDEO – Milwaukee’s first OB hospitalist program
Dr. Matthew Lee, medical director for women and family services at Ascension Wisconsin recently spoke with Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin about the new OB hospitalist program at its St. Joseph campus […]
The Benefits of an OB Hospitalist Group Partnership
Mercy Medical Center, in Canton, OH, boasts a strong obstetrics program, performing about 1,400 deliveries per year. In 2019, hospital leadership partnered with Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) to elevate the […]
Partnership with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest hospital partner, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, VA. In mid September, we partnered with hospital leadership to launch a full-time, Type A obstetrics […]
Discover the difference of OB Hospitalist Group
At Ob Hospitalist Group, we concentrate on only one area of medicine. Our sole focus on OB hospitalist medicine has allowed us to develop deep knowledge and experience, backed by […]
Ascension SE Wisconsin – St. Joseph Campus joins OBHG
Please help us welcome Ascension SE Wisconsin-St. Joseph Campus, in Milwaukee, WI, to the OBHG family! In early September, we partnered with hospital leadership to kick off a full-time, Type […]
The Obstetrics Podcast: From a private OB/GYN – Hospitalists are the future of OB services
Dr. David Afram is a private-practice OB/GYN managing partner at Capital Women’s Care in Arlington, Fairfax and Manassas, VA. He is a fellow of ACOG and has been board certified […]
New Partnership with Mercy Southwest Hospital | OBHG
Please help us welcome Dignity Health’s Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, to the OBHG family! We collaborated with hospital leadership to kick off a full-time triage program in early […]
Latest OBHG partnership: East Jefferson General Hospital
Please help us welcome East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA to the OBHG family! We worked with hospital leadership to kick off a full-time Type A obstetrics emergency department […]
Addressing cultural bias in labor & delivery
Cultural diversity is one of this country’s defining characteristics. And yet, cultural bias and discrimination in health care is an unfortunate reality. Patients often feel underrepresented when it comes to […]
Supporting our clinicians during the pandemic
Healthcare workers on the front lines are dealing with the dual stressors of caring for patients and saving lives as they grapple with the same uncertainties facing everyone else. At […]
OBHG publishes study: COVID-19 in pregnant women across the United States
OBHG has released a study about the first 200 COVID-19-positive pregnant patients who received care from OBHG clinicians in the hospital setting. The report, “COVID-19 in pregnant women across the […]
Setting the L&D bar high: Florida hospital partners with OBHG upon L&D inception
When a large healthcare system in Florida opened a new hospital in 2010 and launched their women’s services department the following year, leadership wanted to set the bar high from […]
Latest OBHG partnership: St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus
We would like to announce our latest partner, St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus, in Henderson, NV! Earlier this month, we kicked off a full-time OB triage program. This is […]
Welcome to Las Vegas! Hiring OB/GYNs for new program
We are excited to announce our latest hospital partnership – St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus in the Las Vegas metro area. St. Rose Dominican Hospital is a part […]
The Obstetrics Podcast: The Changing Healthcare Liability Market – How Hospitals and Healthcare Providers Should Respond
The year 2019 saw some changes within the professional liability industry, resulting from claims trends and the correlating response from insurance carriers. Heather Moore, CHC, AIAF, VP of Risk Management, […]
VIDEO: Clinical OB leadership during the pandemic and every day
During the pandemic, OBHG’s clinical site directors are working hand-in-hand with hospital administrators and medical staff across the country. Watch the video below to learn how our clinical leaders are […]
The Obstetrics Podcast: What Hospital Leaders Need to Know About Maternal Levels of Care
Several states have recently adopted maternal level of care designations to improve care standards. Learn about maternal leveling and how it can have a major impact on the maternal mortality […]
New Partnership with Texas Health Methodist Hospital | OBHG
Please help us celebrate our latest partner, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, TX! In mid May, we launched a full-time, Type A OB emergency department. This is OBHG’s […]
2020 You Delivered! winners | OBHG
At OBHG, one way that we recognize our colleagues who emulate our core values and go above and beyond is through our You Delivered! peer recognition program. Congratulations to our most […]
Seeking career stability? Now is a good time to transition
Has living through a pandemic changed your outlook and priorities? Most of us are more determined than ever to make the most of each day, focus on family, love and […]
The Obstetrics Podcast: Bedside manner in the age of COVID-19
Meeting a patient for the first time while a physician is behind a mask or other PPE isn’t the ideal way to establish a good physician-patient relationship. OBHG’s Dr. Nicholas […]
OBHG COVID-19 patient encounters continue to increase
Exactly three weeks ago, we provided an update on the number of COVID-19-positive patients OBHG physicians and midwives have cared for since the virus first entered the U.S. We continue […]
New Partnership with Lowell General Hospital | OBHG
Please help us celebrate our latest partner, Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA! In late April, we kicked off a part-time obstetrics triage program, our 11th partnership of 2020 and […]
New Partnership with Odessa Park Medical Center | OBHG
Please formally welcome Odessa Regional Medical Center, Odessa, TX to the OBHG family! We kicked off a full-time Type A OBED in early April, our 10th program to start in […]
Hospital obstetrics trends during COVID-19 pandemic | OBHG
Yesterday, we provided an update on the demographics of the COVID-19 patients OBHG clinicians have cared for across our network of hospital partners. Today, we wanted to share some of the […]
Patient visits: Hospital obstetrics during COVID-19 | OBHG
Even before COVID-19 became a pandemic, OBHG began taking proactive measures to prepare our clinical teams and hospital partners. As the pandemic has continued to unfold, ensuring the safety of […]
New Partnership with Baptist Health Louisville | OBHG
Please help us celebrate our latest partner, Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, KY! Baptist Health Louisville joined the OBHG family in March 2020 as a full-time, Type A OB emergency […]
Latest OBHG partnership: AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet
We would like to celebrate our latest hospital partner, AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet! Our team worked with hospital staff to launch a full time, type A […]
UM Charles Regional Medical Center joins OBHG
We would like to welcome our latest hospital partner, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD, to the OBHG family! Our 7th partnership of the year […]
New Partnership with Grandview Medical Center | OBHG
Earlier this month, we welcomed our latest partner to the OBHG family – Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. They kicked off a full-time, Type A OB emergency department and […]
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance joins OBHG
Please help us welcome Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance in Fort Worth, TX to the OBHG family with their kick-off of a full-time Type A OB emergency department. This […]
OBHG’s You Delivered! recipients
Congratulations to the latest winners of OBHG’s You Delivered! Peer recognition awards. Dr. Michael Karagas – CHRISTUS Spohn Corpus Christi South Dr. Karagas was nominated for his compassionate care of […]
Partnership with Los Robles Regional Medical Center | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest partner, Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, CA! They kicked off of a full-time obstetrics triage program in late January. This partnership […]
Launching an OB/GYN hospitalist career right out of residency
This article was updated on May 16, 2022 The OB/GYN specialty is characterized by a fast-paced environment and fulfilling work, but this role oftentimes has a reputation for a grueling […]
New Partnership with Mercy Medical Center | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest partner, Mercy Medical Center in Canton, OH! They kicked off a Type A obstetrics emergency department earlier this month as OBHG’s third program to […]
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital joins OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest partner, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital in Texas! They kicked off a Type A obstetrics emergency department earlier this month as OBHG’s second program […]
New Partnership with Memorial Satilla Health | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest partner, Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA! They kicked off a part-time triage model earlier this month as OBHG’s first program to start in […]
New decade, new career! Here’s why you should consider becoming an OBHG hospitalist
You’ve recovered from the holidays and rolled into 2020. Now is the perfect time to get some altitude on your current role and envision your professional future. If you’ve been […]
New Partnership with Doctors Hospital | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest partner, Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA! They kicked off a full-time obstetrics triage program and will move to a full-service OB emergency department in […]
2019 Year Review of OB Hospitalist Group
For OBHG, 2019 brought some amazing milestones, none of which could have been accomplished without our amazing hospital partners, community physician partners, OBHG clinicians, industry partners and support team members […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of OBHG’s newly revamped website!
The new obhg.com leverages a user-centric layout to serve as a destination for information for our key audiences – patients, clinicians and hospital leaders. Our new professional videos are located […]
New Partnership with Emanuel Medical Center | OBHG
Please help us welcome our latest partner, Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA! They kicked off a full-time, Type A obstetric emergency department in late December. This was OBHG’s 35th […]
Latest OBHG partnership: EvergreenHealth Medical Center
Please help us welcome our newest partner, EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland, WA! We began with part-time OB hospitalist coverage in December and will transition to a full-time OB hospitalist […]