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NEC Society’s Inclusivity Policy
The Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Society is a 501(c)(3), nonpartisan organization that deliberately prioritizes diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive community that serves as a voice for all, including the most vulnerable among us. The NEC Society intentionally supports…
Read MoreMay is NEC Awareness Month
World NEC Awareness Day is May 17. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a devastating intestinal disease that affects vulnerable infants during their first weeks and months of life. Up to 50% of the babies who get NEC will die, and survivors often…
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NEC Society Awarded $150,000 from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
We are honored and grateful to share that the NEC Society has been awarded $150,000 as part of our participation in the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Rare As One Network. The NEC Society was selected to join the CZI Rare As…
Read MoreProbiotics & NEC: Family-Clinician Communication is Key
Please visit NECcsociety.org/probiotics for the NEC Society’s Statement on Probiotics.
Read MoreNEC Society Receives $450,000 Award from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Society is one of 30 patient-led organizations to become part of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Rare As One Network. The Rare As One Network aims to support patient communities in accelerating research and driving progress in…
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Read MoreVIDEO: NEC Prevention Through Collaboration
Check out our new video designed to encourage providers and patient-families to partner to improve care for babies!
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