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 [...]
Prioritizing Women’s Health: Caring for Mind and Body During National Women’s Health Week 2025
This week, from May 11–17, the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) is joining the nation in celebrating National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) 2025! Organized and led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human [...]
Breaking Down Barriers, Building Connections: Highlights from VNPC’s 6th Annual Day of Learning
On April 24, 2025, nearly 100 dedicated attendees, speakers, and vendors from across Virginia gathered in Richmond for the 6th Annual Day of Learning, hosted by the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC). This event was [...]
Spring 2025 VNPC Community Fund Recipients
Meet the inspiring recipients of the Spring 2025 Round of the VNPC Community Fund. This group of community leaders and organizations inspired us with their dedication to supporting maternal and infant health across Virginia. From [...]
Black Maternal Health Week 2025: Healing Legacies Through Collaborative Action in Virginia
Did you know April 11th marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) 2025? BMHW serves to elevate the voices and experiences of Black pregnant and parenting women, families, and communities. The 2025 theme, [...]