Most Recent Conference

Growing In Excellence: Maximizing Growth Outcomes in the High Risk Neonate
September 11, 2020

A recording of each lecture is available in the Research and Resources section. Become a VaNNA member to view the recordings!

Conference topics:
  • Advancements in Human Milk Fortification (David Adamkin, MD)
  • Non-Calorie Related Factors of Poor Growth (Kendra Glassman, PA, RD)
  • Enhanced Anthropometrics (Stephanie Merlino Barr, MS, RDN, LD)
  • Maximizing Post-Discharge Growth (Carrie Finch, MS, RDN, CSP)
  • Maximizing Growth in Short-Bowel Syndrome (Tegan Medico, MPH, RDN, CNSC & Jeremy Middleton, MD)

We would like to thank Mead Johnson Nutrition & Nestle Nutrition for their financial support for this year's conference. This commercial support was provided in the form of medical education grants or sponsorship funds, which provide funding for educational activities. Neither commercial support nor sponsorship will influence the content of the presentations. The program was planned and speakers selected solely by the planning committee without commercial bias.

​There are no conflicts of interest for individuals in a position to control content of this activity.
This conference was pre-approved for continuing nursing education credit from the Virginia Nurses Association, and 5 continuing education credits (CPE) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Past Conferences with the Virginia Neonatal Nutrition Association:
Growing In Excellence: Maximizing Growth Outcomes in the High Risk Neonate
September 11, 2020, held virtually

Growing in Excellence: Supporting Our Neonates, One Organ System at a Time
September 20, 2019, Richmond, VA

Growing in Excellence: Nutritional Support and Ethical Considerations in the NICU
September 28, 2018, Richmond, VA

Growing in Excellence: Providing Breast Milk and Early, Optimal Nutrition in the NICU​
September 22, 2017, Richmond, VA

Growing In Excellence: Nutrition and GI Health in the NICU and Beyond
September 23, 2016, Richmond, VA

Growing In Excellence: Nourishing the Late Preterm Infant
September 25, 2015, Richmond, VA

Growing In Excellence: Caring for the High Risk Infant from Birth to Home
September 19-20, 2014, Richmond, VA

Growing In Excellence: Challenges in Nourishing the High Risk Neonate
September 26, 2013, Richmond, VA

Conferences prior to 2013 have addressed these topics:
  • Nutrition and medical management of severe reflux disease
  • Nutrition management of food allergies in infants and children
  • Nutrition management for infants and children with renal disease
  • Vitamin D updates
  • Breastfeeding promotion in the NICU
  • The RD role in process improvement and data collection