The NEC Society, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing necrotizing enterocolitis, is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ravi Patel has joined the organization’s Scientific Advisory Council. Dr. Patel is a neonatologist and clinician-scientist at Emory University & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,…
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2017 NEC Symposium Highlight Reel
This short video shares the excitement and spirit of the 2017 NEC Symposium
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2017 NEC Symposium Summary
The Conference Summary is now available! Download to read highlights from each session.
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2017 NEC Symposium a Groundbreaking Success!
Progress on NEC is accelerating thanks to the dynamic ideas shared and connections made at the conference.
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MEDNAX® Health Solutions Partner Supports the NEC Society’s Mission
The NEC Society is honored to receive the support of MEDNAX, a national health solutions partner specializing in neonatal, maternal-fetal, pediatric subspecialties, anesthesia and teleradiology.
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The NEC Society GREW in 2016!
Thanks to our incredible community and people like YOU, here’s what we accomplished in 2016, together!
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NEC Society Launches Groundbreaking Research Collaborative
The NEC Society has launched the first Research Collaborative focused on advancing the study of neonatal NEC!
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10 Incredible Gifts for NICU Families
Ideas to support families while they are in the NICU, from parents who have been there.
What We Do
NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) is a leading causes of infant death, impacting thousands of babies every year in the United States. It is a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects preemies. The NEC Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501c3 organization, made up…
Who We Are
The NEC Society is the world’s first and only activist-based, clinician/family collaborative organization specifically focused on the understanding, prevention and treatment of NEC. The NEC Society was launched in 2014 and is spearheaded by two mothers who lost their own…
Contribute
Volunteer your time, donate funds, get active in your community…there are so many ways you can support the NEC Society and protect our most fragile infants from this devastating disease. We’re changing the status quo by working together with people…
News
The NEC Society Stands Up For The Most Vulnerable
The NEC Society is a 501c3, nonpartisan organization that warmly welcomes all viewpoints and perspectives. This is an opportune time to remind our community the values upon which the NEC Society was founded. Yes, the NEC Society’s core mission is…
NEC Society Launches Groundbreaking Research Collaborative
The NEC Society has launched the first Research Collaborative focused on advancing the study of neonatal NEC!
Educational Resources
The following resources are available free of charge for any NICU, nonprofit or individual. Please print and display them to help us educate families about NEC! Click here for 8.5 x 11 version of the poster. Click here for 8.5…
The Best Children’s Hospitals and NICUs use Donor Milk
The NEC Society is committed to reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). We strive to raise awareness, empower families, and provide information on factors that increase or decrease the risks of NEC. It is imperative that families have open,…
