RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a seasonal virus that spreads during the fall and winter. It is a leading hospitalization among infants. RSV is a common childhood virus, and almost all children get RSV by the time they are 2 years old. Most cases are mild, cold-like illnesses. Children who do require hospitalization, usually receive supportive therapy and most are discharged in a few […] Read More
We want to keep you informed on the latest information available regarding the COVID-19 booster vaccination. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) issued a Practice Advisory with COVID-19 vaccines and guidance for their use in pregnant, recently pregnant, and nonpregnant individuals. It has been updated to include the following: ACOG recommends that pregnant and recently pregnant people up to 6 weeks postpartum, including […] Read More
Effective 08/06/2021, updated 08/11/2021 With the COVID-19 pandemic still in effect and the Delta variant making its way throughout the Bay Area, CPMC Van Ness Campus is continuing to make changes to its protocols to keep you and your family safe during your delivery and postpartum stay. These new protocols go into effect Friday, August 6, 2021.All patients are continuing to enter CPMC at the […] Read More
The California Department of Public Health this past week released updated guidelines that patients with certain health conditions make them eligible to receive the COVID vaccine as soon as March 15, 2021. Pregnancy is among those health conditions which increase the risk of COVID infection including the risk for illness and hospitalization and the risk for adverse outcomes such as preterm birth. The COVID-19 vaccines […] Read More
We have received a lot of questions about the COVID Vaccination rollout and want to take a moment to give you an update on the rollout plan, including our best scheduling estimates. First, a little background. Currently, vaccine allocations are set by the state Departments of Public health (DPH). Local Health Departments then distribute the vaccines to clinics, hospitals and vaccination sites. The rollout plan […] Read More
Golden Gate Obstetrics & Gynecology is now offering telehealth services! As we continue to monitor the Coronavirus (Covid-19) disease closely, we want our patients to know that your health is our top priority. As a result, we are offering virtual visits for many gynecological problems. We are offering same or next-day visits for any of the following concerns: Frequent or painful urination Urinary tract infections […] Read More
A Message from Golden Gate Obstetrics & Gynecology, Inc. As a practice, we want to keep you informed of how CPMC Van Ness Campus is making changes to its protocols to keep you and your baby safe during your delivery and postpartum care. These new protocols are an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are changing as we gain more understanding of the […] Read More
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cancer killer of men and women in the US, following lung cancer. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends three CRC screening tests that are effective at saving lives: colonoscopy, stool tests (guaiac fecal occult blood test-FOBT or fecal immunochemical test-FIT), and sigmoidoscopy (now seldom done). Testing saves lives, but only if people get tested. Studies show […] Read More
Original article compliments of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and […] Read More
Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, is defined as a pregnancy that ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation. One of the most common forms of miscarriage is called a “missed miscarriage”. This relates to the fact that it is often discovered early in pregnancy without any obvious symptoms of loss. Other times, bleeding and cramping in early pregnancy can be a […] Read More
