Resources
Important resources for clinicians and families.
Human Milk Banking Association of North America
HMBANA believes in a world where all infants have access to human milk through support of breastfeeding and use of pasteurized donor human milk. Founded in 1985, the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) mobilizes the healing power of donor milk by accrediting nonprofit milk banks in the US and Canada, and setting …
First Candle
First Candle is dedicated to reducing the rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and preventable Stillbirths.We are committed to educating caregivers and families and supporting research, as well as offering bereavement support for grieving families.
The NEC Society
NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) is a leading cause of infant death, impacting thousands of babies every year. It is a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects babies born prematurely or with a medical complication. The NEC Society is a collaborative organization dedicated to building a world without necrotizing enterocolitis. We are working to better understand, prevent, …
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public’s health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To accomplish this, AAP shall support the professional needs of its members.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
NANN is a community of registered nursing professionals at all stages of their careers who care for newborn infants born with a variety of health challenges, including prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. For more than 30 years, NANN has supported its members and advanced the profession by providing opportunities for members …
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.
Synova Associates LLC
Synova Associates LLC is a nurse leader education company. Synova’s leadership forums and meetings provide NICU and perinatal nurse leaders with innovative information and solutions to help them achieve their goals and find more joy in their work. Synova’s programming helps nurse leaders understand the importance of culture, leadership and team development, along with broadening …
National Perinatal Association
NPA brings together people who are interested in perinatal care to share to listen and learn from each other. Our diverse membership is comprised of healthcare providers, parents & caregivers, educators, and service providers – all driven by their desire to support and advocate for babies and families at risk across the country. Our shared …
NIH – Pediatric Growth and Nutrition Branch
Pediatric Growth and Nutrition Branch (PGNB)PGNB’s mission is to foster and cultivate biomedical research in pediatric endocrinology, growth and development, and nutrition to advance scientific understanding and promote health. The branch is also committed to the development and training of investigators in branch-relevant areas, and to supporting small business projects within the branch portfolio. In …
The National Association of Neonatal Therapists
The National Association of Neonatal Therapists® (NANT) is an organization that serves neonatal occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. NANT provides multiple ways for neonatal therapists to connect, learn, mentor and inspire while advancing this focused field of therapy on a national level.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
A Safer World by Preventing Medication ErrorsFor over 30 years, ISMP has been a global leader in patient safety. We are the first non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of safe medication practices. Research, education, and advocacy are the foundation of everything we do, and our strong collaborative relationships have enabled us to help protect …
Vermont Oxford Network
The Vermont Oxford Network (VON) is health care professionals and families at more than 1300 member centers collaborating to improve neonatal care around the world with data-driven quality improvement and research. About Vermont Oxford Network Vermont Oxford Network is a nonprofit voluntary collaboration of health care professionals working together as an interdisciplinary community to change …
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
History of ASPEN The development of parenteral (intravenous) nutrition in 1968, an innovative therapy to nourish individuals during illness and starvation, provided an option to healthcare clinicians concerned with their patients’ nutritional status. This newly developed therapy gave birth to an organization, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) when in 1975, 35 …
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MEDOLAC
Hospitals across the United States choose Medolac donor milk for proven cost savings, improved safety, and quality nutrients. Medolac Benefit donor breast milk products are standardized to meet specific nutritional targets and are shelf-stable, commercially-sterile, and homogenized. Medolac Benefit Human Milk-Based Nutrition products bar codes are scanned and read by Keriton Kare’s feeding management platform …
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Providing breast milk is one of the best things you can do for your baby’s health and development. Pumping your milk is one way to provide breast milk to your baby. However, germs can grow quickly in breast milk or breast milk residue that remains on pump parts. Following these steps can keep your breast …
March Of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that. For 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. Now we’re building on that legacy to …
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. (HIMSS)
Who We Are HIMSS is ready to lead the transformation. Join us and other changemakers as we reimagine health, as one HIMSS and one world—together. Vision To realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere. Mission Reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. About HIMSS Healthcare Information and Management …
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MEDOLAC
Hospitals across the United States choose Medolac donor milk for proven cost savings, improved safety, and quality nutrients. Medolac Benefit donor breast milk products are standardized to meet specific nutritional targets and are shelf-stable, commercially-sterile, and homogenized. Medolac Benefit Human Milk-Based Nutrition products bar codes are scanned and read by Keriton Kare’s feeding management platform …
NANN Virtual Annual Conference
Connect, Discover, and Transform with NANN in the Year of the Nurse In light of the global pandemic and related governmental restrictions and CDC guidelines, NANN has been forced to cancel our in-person Annual Conference planned for New Orleans, Louisiana, October 10-13, 2020. The health and safety of our attendees is our highest concern. Although …
SYNOVA 24th Annual NICU Leadership Forum
24th ANNUALNICU LEADERSHIP FORUMSEPTEMBER 15-18, 2020Naples Grande | Naples, FL Fostering a Healthy Work Environment through Synergy, Inclusion and Ethical Leadership It has never been more crucial for leaders to cultivate a healthy work environment. Staff and families bring outside stressors into the NICU, incivility among staff is on the rise, and tension among racial, …
NANT Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION The annual NANT Conference is the only one of its kind in the world. It serves an international group of neonatal OTs, PTs, and SLPs in order to advance the specialized knowledge and skills required to work in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The two-day Main Conference allows attendees to experience leading edge …
VON Annual Quality Congress
We will not gather for the Annual Quality Congress in 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we determined it would not be responsible to convene our in-person annual meeting in 2020. Instead of holding the 2020 Annual Quality Congress, we are focusing on harnessing the energy of our community in new ways this year, including …
HIMSS20 Digital
Experience the education, innovation and collaboration of the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition… virtually. Sharing our knowledge and perspectives has never been more important. Through HIMSS20 Digital, we’re delivering education and thought leadership to help you transform global health and wellness—and be the change.
