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Forward46th Annual L. Joseph Butterfield Perinatal Conference
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Hot Topics in Perinatology and Neonatology
Much progress has been made in the care of high-risk pregnant women, critically ill newborns, and families. Still, we have more work to do to ensure the best and safest care for these populations. This year the conference addresses hot topics in a changing landscape surrounding pregnancy, newborns, family, and community.
Target Audience
This inter-professional conference is comprised of nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, respiratory therapists and other perinatal/child health providers practicing in a variety of roles and settings throughout the region.
Learner Outcome
At the conclusion of this event, participants will report increased knowledge and intent to change practice influencing care for pregnant women and newborns.
Acknowledgements
We sincerely thank the Butterfield Family for their generous financial support and extend our heartfelt appreciation to Newborn Hope for sponsoring the 46th Annual L. Joseph Butterfield Perinatal Conference. Your contributions are instrumental in bringing this event to life and in furthering our shared mission. We are truly grateful for your continued commitment and partnership.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Brochure-Butterfield-2025.pdf | 446.32 KB |
Agenda
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Check-in |
| 7:50 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:00 | Fetal MRI: How does it help? |
| Mariana L. Meyers, MD, FAIUM | |
| 9:00 | Group A Strep and Sepsis in Pregnancy |
| Jonathan Hirshberg, MD | |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:10 | Human Trafficking in the Childbearing Years |
| Denise C. Abdoo, PhD, CPNP | |
| 11:10 | Updates in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy |
| Robert Dietz, MD, PhD | |
| 12:10 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 | Intrauterine Devices and Other Updates in Postpartum Hemorrhage Management |
| Theresa Fisher, MD | |
| 1:45 | Seeing the Bigger Picture: Retinopathy of Prematurity, Quality Improvement, and Nutrition |
| Lauren Beard, MD and Kendra Hendrickson, MS, RD, CSPCC | |
| 2:45 | From Protocol to Practice: The Power of a Collaborative Approach in Advancing Extreme Prematurity Care |
| Laura Marrs, MD | |
| 3:45 | Evaluation and Wrap-Up |
| 4:00 | Adjourn |
The conference will take place in the Conference Center at AdventHealth Parker Hospital inside the Inspiration A and B rooms or virtually via MS Teams.
Continuing Education Credit
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any change in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this activity, are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
Nursing: Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational offering for 7.25 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Other: A general certificate of attendance will be provided for all other participants.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Available Credit
- 7.25 Attendance
- 7.25 NCPD
Price
Cancelation and Refund Policy
A registration refund, minus a $10.00 cancellation fee, will be issued if the cancellation request is received at least 14 calendar days prior to the activity date. No refunds will be granted after this deadline or for non-attendance. However, a substitute may attend in your place if you notify the conference coordinator at least three days before the activity.
Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel the activity due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum registration is not met by August 18, 2025. In such cases, a full refund will be issued to registered participants.
For additional information, please contact Ray Cuellar at [email protected].
If you require special assistance or accommodations to fully participate, please notify us at least four weeks in advance of the activity.