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Program Overview :
The AdventHealth 3rd Annual Orlando Neonatal Conference is a multidisciplinary educational program focused on practical, evidence-based, and evolving issues in modern neonatology. The conference brings together neonatal specialists from leading healthcare systems across Central Florida to address complex clinical challenges and emerging standards in neonatal intensive care.
Developed collaboratively by neonatology teams representing AdventHealth for Children, Nemours Children’s Health, and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, this program promotes regional collaboration and shared expertise in improving outcomes for newborns requiring specialized care.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with peers across the neonatal care continuum, exchange clinical insights, and explore new approaches to family-centered care within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Event Details
Date: August 22, 2025
Location: AdventHealth Nicholson Center
Program Learning Objectives
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
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Describe screening methods, treatment options, and long-term implications associated with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in newborns.
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Discuss current evidence-based feeding practices in the NICU that support improved neonatal growth and clinical outcomes.
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Determine effective strategies to support the developmental care needs of infants with prolonged NICU stays.
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Integrate trauma-informed care principles into neonatal practice to strengthen family-centered care.
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Promote shared decision-making processes among healthcare professionals and families in complex neonatal situations.
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Explain the role and benefits of music therapy as a supportive intervention in neonatal care.
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Evaluate current clinical outcomes for infants born at the edge of viability.
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Identify the principles of antibiotic stewardship and address key infectious risks in the NICU, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, congenital infections, and perinatal transmission risks.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for professionals across the neonatal interdisciplinary team, including:
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Neonatologists and Perinatologists
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
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Neonatal Nurses working in NICU settings
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Respiratory Therapists involved in neonatal care
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Developmental specialists and rehabilitation therapists, including occupational, physical, and speech-language therapists
Program Highlights
Regional Collaboration
The conference provides a unique platform for collaboration between three major healthcare systems in Central Florida, enabling participants to explore shared standards of care, clinical practices, and innovations in neonatal medicine.
Focused Educational Format
This one-day program offers a concentrated learning experience addressing high-impact and sometimes controversial topics in neonatology. The focused format allows healthcare professionals to gain meaningful clinical insights without the need for an extended multi-day conference.
Practical Clinical Updates
The curriculum highlights both medical and holistic approaches to neonatal care. Topics such as trauma-informed care and music therapy provide clinicians with practical strategies that support neurodevelopment, family engagement, and overall patient outcomes in the NICU environment.
Educational Topics Covered
The conference curriculum includes a range of clinically relevant subjects in neonatology, including:
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Congenital CMV Infection: The Neonatology Perspective
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Evidence-Based Feeding Practices in the NICU
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Navigating FDA Advisories on Probiotics in Preterm Neonates
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Donor Milk Fortification
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Exclusive Human Milk Fortifiers
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Developmental Care Strategies for the Chronic NICU Infant
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Music Therapy in the NICU: Best Practices and Evidence
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Shared Decision-Making in Ethically Challenging Cases
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Clinical Outcomes at the Edge of Viability
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Lung Ultrasound in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Need for Standardization
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Antibiotic Stewardship in the NICU and Management of Neonatal Infectious Risks