[The history and development of obstetrics and gynecology services in Vrbas].

Introduction: This is a brief historical review of the development of the town of Vrbas, of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in the town's hospital.

First Educated Gynecologist In Vrbas: This paper provides detailed description of the development of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department which dates back to 1945, when the first educated professionals (the midwifes and doctors) came to Vrbas. A great contribution to the development of the Department was made by doctor Zoran Radivojević, (gynecologist) in 1959, when he was appointed Chief of the Department. WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTERS: This paper also presents the development of the women's health centers in Vrbas. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department was part of the hospital surgery department and at the beginning it was under the supervision of surgeons. However, later on, it was separated fom the surgery and became an independent department. Today, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in Vrbas is located in the General Hospital and it is a modern and well equipped health facility. All women from the municipalitY of Vrbas and this region use the services of this department.