VelmaVillalonTaorminaMDFACOG

General Gynecology

Women's Health Consultant/Founder/Blogger

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University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990 - 1994
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1990, MD
University of TexasMSE, Biomedical Engineering, 1985 - 1986
University of TexasBA, Biology, 1980 - 1984

Ham Stevens Award North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors, 2020
Harold C Pollard Award Recipient North Carolina Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, 2019
Women Who Rock in Gaston County Chamber of Commerce, 2018
NC Doctor of the Year Finalist NC Medical Society, 2017
National pilot site for 'Engaging Young Men in Clinical Sexual Health Services' JSI, CAI, CDC
North Carolina Public Health Association All-Star 2015
National Health Department of the Year--Medium size National Association of County Commisioners, 2013
Medical Champion Award Gaston Youth Connected Project, 2012
Gaston County Employee of the Year Gaston County Government, 2011
Ketner Innovation Award Ketner Foundation, 2007
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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PubMed

The Impact of Advocacy Efforts to Improve the Care and Treatment of Incarcerated Pregnant People in North Carolina.
Velma V Taormina, Megan Canady, A Kerianne Crockett
North Carolina Medical Journal. 2022-01-04
2 citations
Down With Teen Pregnancy, Up With Mobility Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts in Gaston County, North Carolina
Christopher C. Dobbins, Brittain N. Kenney, Carrie E. Meier, Velma V. Taormina
North Carolina Medical Journal. 2016-11-01

Postpartum Medicaid Benefits Could Be Extended to One Year in BudgetOctober 7th, 2021
Long-Term, Reversible Contraception Gains Traction with Carolina TeensNovember 10th, 2016
Charlotte Health Officials Hope to Curb Teen Pregnancy with New Contraceptive ProgramApril 8th, 2016
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Core Partner MemberNorth Carolina Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Council2010–2019

President, NC Obstetrical & Gynecological Society 2021 - 2023
Co-Chair, NC IOM Maternal Health Task Force 2020 - 2021
Committee Member, NC Institute of Medicine Task Force on Health Care Analytics 2017 - 2017
Chairman, Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition 2016 - 2019
OB Champion, NC Pregnancy Medical Home Program 2011 - 2021