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Alumni, friends, and families joined a special program to learn about UVA's commitment to women's lifelong health and well-being and the work of our Midlife Health Center, one of the only multidisciplinary centers in the country to specialize in caring for women over 40. From helping women navigate premenopause, menopause, midlife sexuality, and gynecologic wellness, to addressing heart health, osteoporosis, and cancer prevention and treatment—UVA's world-class physicians, nurses, and researchers are leading the field of women's midlife health and offering a dedicated, holistic approach to women's physical and emotional needs during this key stage of life.
Our panel discussion featured Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton (Col '76, Res '85), a nationally recognized expert in women's midlife health and division director of UVA's Midlife Health Center, and Dr. Paola Gehrig (Res '97), chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and renowned specialist in gynecologic oncology. Renee Grisham moderated the discussion.
Wendy Horton, CEO of UVA Health Medical Center, will offer brief opening remarks and share how UVA Health is championing women’s health at all stages of life.
JoAnn Pinkerton, MD (Col ’76, Res ’83, ’85) is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UVA's School of Medicine where she serves as division director of UVA’s Midlife Health Center. A nationally recognized expert in women’s midlife health, Dr. Pinkerton is often featured in national media. In Charlottesville, she is well known for her exceptional patient care and community outreach efforts, which include hosting numerous special events and a bi-annual symposium on women’s midlife health since 2013.
Paola Gehrig, MD (Res ’97) is a gynecologic oncologist and chair of UVA’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She came to UVA in June 2022 after a long career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the executive medical director of the North Carolina Women’s Hospital. In her practice as a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Gehrig’s focus is providing compassionate, patient-centered care that respects each individual’s goals.
Renee Grisham is a notable local philanthropist, community volunteer, and longtime advocate of UVA’s Midlife Health Center and of Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton's work. Renee has led efforts to provide food, housing, education, healthcare, and environmental protections in places such as Virginia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru. She and her husband, best-selling author John Grisham, support the community through their family’s foundation, the Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust, which supports efforts assisting women and addressing childhood hunger, housing, social justice, education, and the environment.
Wendy Horton, PharmD, FACHE is the CEO of UVA Health Medical Center. UVA Health is a leading health system with a level 1 trauma center, a nationally recognized cancer center, children’s hospital, and three community hospitals. Wendy joined UVA Health with extensive executive experience at nationally recognized academic medical centers. She is leading UVA Health Medical Center on the cutting edge of healthcare delivery to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond.
This event was co-hosted by UVA Health and University Advancement’s Office of Engagement. nNUPXD6aQKQ |