Our Mission
The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative is the state perinatal quality collaborative (PQC) working to ensure that every mother has the best possible perinatal care and every infant cared for in Virginia has the best possible start to life. We believe in an evidence-based, data-driven collaborative process that involves care providers for women, infants and families as well as state and local leaders.
OB Co-Chair Applications Open Now
The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) is recruiting for the Obstetric Co-Chair position, which will be held by a respected, high-level obstetric health professional with statewide influence. The Obstetric Co-Chair must have an advanced degree (Masters, APRN, or Doctorate) including MFMs, OB/GYNs, CNMs, etc. The Obstetric Co-Chair must also be actively working in the women’s (maternal) health field in Virginia.
This position is a three-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Applications are due by May 23rd. VNPC Senior Director, Shannon Pursell, will be holding virtual open office hours to take questions on Wednesday, May 21 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm.
View the links to join the office hours and submit your application by clicking below.
2025 VNPC Annual Summit
Building Up Opportunities
Innovate, Act and Transform
October 19-20, 2025 | Roanoke, VA
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Project EMBRACE
Project EMBRACE (Equitable care for Mothers and Babies through Readiness, Access, and Community Expansion) is a quality improvement project with birthing facilities across Virginia to address topics such as maternal health, perinatal mental health, prevention care and counseling, human milk feeding, and reproductive health.
VNPC Podcast Series
The first episodes of the VNPC original podcast series, Bear Hug Conversations, are out now. Featuring a variety of maternal and infant health topics presented by guest speakers from all across the Commonwealth, this podcast series provides a space for listeners to expand their horizons and learn something new. Episodes are available on all major streaming platforms.
Evidence-Based in the Dyad Care — SUD
The Evidence Based in the Dyad Care Substance Use Disorder (EBDC-SUD) project supports pregnant and parenting women and families affected by substance use disorder by helping Virginia hospitals implement compassionate, high-quality care and improve outcomes for mother-baby dyads.