Looking Back on 2025: Celebrating the People and Progress Behind VNPC’s Impact
In 2025, the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) continued to advance maternal and infant health across the Commonwealth through strong leadership, meaningful partnerships, and dedicated, collaborative teamwork. From sustainable quality improvement initiatives to expanded data [...]
Cold Weather Child Safety: What Caregivers Need to Know This Winter
As temperatures drop, keeping your little one warm and safe is a top priority. Winter layers, car seats, and safe sleep practices can get confusing especially for new parents navigating cold-weather care for a baby [...]
Healthy Holidays: Supporting Safe Travel and Celebration for Moms & Babies
The holidays are a time of connection, celebration, and reflection. But for families with newborns or a little one on the way, this season can also bring unique challenges. Cold and flu season is ongoing, [...]
RSV Season: Protecting Our Littlest Virginians
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season has arrived in Virginia. RSV is a common virus that typically causes cold-like symptoms, but for infants, especially those born preterm or with other risk factors, it can quickly become [...]
Recap: VNPC 9th Annual Summit
The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) hosted its 9th Annual Summit on October 19–20, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia. Held at the historic Hotel Roanoke, the event brought together more than 150 maternal and infant health [...]
Bear Hug Conversations: Season 1 Now Available!
The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) is proud to share that Season 1 of our first original podcast, Bear Hug Conversations, has officially wrapped! Hosted by VNPC’s Communications Manager Terrance Dixon, Bear Hug Conversations [...]
My Seventh Baby’s Story: Finding My Voice Through Pain and Advocacy by Harley Proffitt
It had been three years since my twin boys were born by emergency caesareans (emergency c-section). One of those sweet boys was taken by RSV, a loss that carved deep lines of grief into my [...]
Amber Alexander’s Two Little Miracles: A Story of Strength and Joy
My pregnancy was smooth from the very beginning. As a first-time mom carrying twins, I honestly expected more bumps in the road, but everything felt healthy and steady. I enjoyed watching my babies grow, and [...]
Get Ready for the 9th Annual VNPC Summit: Building Up Opportunities
Roanoke, VA | Oct. 19-20, 2025 Calling all maternal and infant health professionals, public health workers, and community advocates! Something exciting is coming to Roanoke this fall. The 9th Annual Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative [...]