UCI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

02/04/2026

Happy National Women Physicians Day! This day honors the pioneering achievements and ongoing contributions of female physicians in the field of health care.

Today we take time to acknowledge the vital roles that female physicians play in patient care, medical research and leadership within the health care field.

01/29/2026

Today is 1/23 ! ❤️ Every mother deserves safe, respectful, and quality care—before, during and after pregnancy.

Let’s take action to make that a reality. Here are two ways you can support:

1️⃣ Help families find maternal health tools at CA.gov/support/maternal-health-resources

2️⃣ Talk about maternal mental health and the importance of screenings

Maternal health is community health. When mothers thrive, our families and communities thrive, too.

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Maternal health resources are now available on CA.gov to support parents, caregivers & families across the state. 🌸

At the Office of the California Surgeon General, we’re committed to:

🤰🏽 Improving maternal mental health
❤️ Reducing maternal morbidity & mortality
🌱 Promoting health equity for every family

These resources provide tools, info & support to help ensure safe, healthy pregnancies and postpartum care for all Californians: www.ca.gov/support 💙

01/29/2026

January is . Folic acid consumption can help prevent major birth defects during pregnancy. Patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant can support healthy pregnancies by supplementing their diets with the minimum recommended 400 micrograms of folic acid per day. Talk with your patients today and listen to the SMFM Podcast: Folic Acid to learn more: https://education.smfm.org/products/smfm-podcast-folic-acid

01/02/2026

For the fifth year in a row, UCI Health — Orange has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of its 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, reaffirming its status as one of the nation's premier hospitals for the care of expectant mothers.

It is home to Orange County’s only combined high-risk perinatal and neonatal program and the only maternal-fetal transport service to receive the most complex cases safely. Its support for breastfeeding mothers also earned it the Baby-Friendly USA designation.

Read more: https://www.ucihealth.org/about-us/news/2025/12/best-maternity-hospital

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

Huge congratulations to over 200 UCI Health doctors recognized as 2026 Physicians of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association!

This remarkable achievement highlights their dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our community. We're proud to have so many outstanding physicians leading the way in healthcare and improving lives every day. Here's to continuing to inspire a healthier tomorrow!

Learn more at https://www.ucihealth.org/about-us/news/2026/01/physicians-of-excellence

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Department of OB/GYN! Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a happy new year!

12/18/2025

UCI Health — Orange has been named a Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. This designation recognizes teaching hospitals across the nation that prioritize patient safety and quality and adhere to adult and pediatric surgical and ICU standards of care.

UCI Health is proud to have been consistently recognized as a national leader in patient safety and high-quality care.

Read full story https://bit.ly/4rTtctD

12/12/2025

Dr. Felicia Lane spoke to Medscape about how she is working to improve the experience of her patients by limiting invasive testing when possible and reading body language.

Learn more by following this link: https://www.ucihealth.org/about-us/news/2025/08/urology-care-pain-management