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Latest from the NEC Society

The latest updates and developments, family stories, and helpful resources for clinicians and patient-families.

Ronan

Gali and grandma
  • Bereaved, Family Story

Grandparents Holding Grandbabies in Their Hearts

September 10 is Grandparents Day, and as a first-time granny I should be elated. But ...
A father holds his premature baby against his chest for skin-to-skin contact, both connected to NICU breathing support.
  • Education, Recently Diagnosed

10 Gifts for NICU Families

During my time in the NICU, I did not reach out to my family and ...
A mother and father smiling while holding their premature baby, who is wrapped in a blanket and connected to medical breathing support in a NICU setting.
  • Family Story

Working Through Infertility, NEC, and Child Loss as an L&D Nurse

After struggling with infertility for years, I was ecstatic to finally be pregnant with my ...
Dr Colton Wayne and Gail Besner
  • Awards, Pediatric Surgery Research Fellow Award, Research

Dr. Colton Wayne Receives The Pediatric Surgey Research Fellow Award

The NEC Society is honored to fund Colton Wayne, MD, with $5,000 as our Pediatric ...
Taylor and Jenn
  • Advocacy, Bereaved, Family Story

Finding Friendship After Loss

While many friendships begin through shared interests, Taylor and Jenn’s friendship began through the NEC ...
Family who led the passing of the South Carolina NEC Awareness Resolution at the state capitol
  • Advocacy, Education

South Carolina Declares May 17 NEC Awareness Day

Rep. Nathan Ballentine has introduced a state resolution recognizing May 17, 2025, as “Necrotizing Enterocolitis ...
Dr Geoanna Marie Bautista sitting at her desk
  • Awards, Early Career Faculty Research Award, Research

Dr. Geoanna Marie Bautista Receives The Early Career Faculty Research Award

Through the support of this award, Dr. Bautista will launch a two-year research project aimed ...
People in audience at the NEC Society medical conference
  • Advocacy, Symposium

NEC Society’s 10-step guide for an All-In Meeting

The NEC Symposium is a transformative meeting and everyone wants to know how we did ...
Banner of people runnings races to help end NEC.
  • Advocacy

Davis Run for NEC awareness

Teaming up with UC Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Davisite Jennifer Canvasser and her family ...
Alice with poster
  • Advocacy, Education, Research

Alice Hoffsten Receives Advocacy Award Honoring Dr. Allison Rose

The NEC Society is honored to announce Alice Hoffsten as the recipient of the Allison ...
Jenn speaking at Stand Up For Science in Sacramento
  • Advocacy, Education, Policy

Standing Up for Science

Science is the path to a world where we understand NEC, can #preventNEC, and build ...
Jenn and Noah reading to Micah
  • Advocacy, Education, Recently Diagnosed

NICUs Should Give Books to Their Babies

Research has proven what we instinctively know: reading offers neuroprotective benefits to babies. When families ...