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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextMrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, today, it is my honor to recognize the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, or ACOG, as it celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding. Since 1951, ACOG has played a central role in advancing the field of obstetrics and gynecology and improving the health and well-being of patients across the United States.
obstetrician-gynecologists, representing more than 62,000 members who live in and provide care to patients in every congressional district nationwide, including over 1,300 members in Washington State. Its members uphold the highest professional standards and are united in their delivery of exceptional, respectful, and science-based care for patients across their lifespan. For three-quarters of a century, ACOG has set the standard for obstetrics and gynecology through clinical guidance, education, and advocacy, empowering physicians to provide the best care possible for their patients.
information for both healthcare providers and the public. In partnership with its members, ACOG has championed initiatives to improve maternal health outcomes, protect the patient-physician relationship, create more sustainable practice environments for obstetrician-gynecologists, bolster the healthcare workforce, and protect and advance access to quality healthcare for all individuals.
efforts to protect access to reproductive healthcare; prevent harmful treatment of pregnant and postpartum patients in immigration detention; advance investments in women's health research; require pregnancy- related accommodations for workers; expand access to fertility services for veterans, servicemembers, and their families; and secure support for State maternal mortality review committees.
historic contributions and enduring leadership in obstetrics and gynecology. To name a few, ACOG was a leading voice advocating to extend Medicaid coverage to at least 1 year postpartum, advocated for legislation to address opioid use during pregnancy, led quality improvement initiatives to address and prevent the leading causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, helped pave the way for broader access to contraception, and translated the scientific advances of HPV vaccine development into clinical practice.
continues to play a vital role in ensuring high-quality care for patients and families nationwide, and I look forward to continuing to partner with them to improve access to healthcare for women in my State and across the country.