Neonatal Justice Collaborative

Promoting neonatal equity & justice through collaboration

October 2022

Autumn Action

This past fall, we had the opportunity to convene and collaborate at our academic conferences.

At the Vermont Oxford Network Annual Quality Congress, themed Inspiring Change, roughly 50 participants discussed the need for NJC to be a national home for Equity-Focused Quality Improvement (EFQI). We are planning to develop a QI subcommittee. If you're interested in junior and senior subcommittee leaders, email neonataljustice@gmail.com.

Our NJC members engaged with the larger pediatric community at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition through presentations, workshops, and networking events. Energized by hearing of the inspiring work of our pediatric colleagues across the country, we can think of creative solutions and collaborate for neonatal justice.

Committee Corner

Advocacy + Policy

This committee is led by Drs. Diana Montoya- Williams, Ololade Okito, Stephen Patrick, and Valencia Walker.

The subcommittee met in June is working looking for individuals interested in writing or mentoring a trainee to write regional or national op-eds for advocacy on important issues related to neonatal justice. Given that many are new to the op-ed world, the policy and advocacy team is happy to help support you.

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Med Ed + Workforce Diversity

This committee is led by Drs. Uchenna Anani, Michelle Marie Pena, Laura Rubinos, Roopali Bapat, and Elizabeth Bonachea.

The subcommittee's first meeting will be Thursday, July 29th from 11-12PM PST / 2-3PM EST. They will be operationalizing their goals of diversifying the NICU workforce and increasing the exposure of NICU staff to formal curricula on DEI.

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Research

This committee is led by Drs. Alejandra Barrero-Castillero, Animesh Sabnis, Heather Burris, Ashwini Lakshmanan, and Henry Lee.

The inaugural NJC Research Works-in-Progress meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21 from 11:30am-1pm PST / 2:30-4pm EST. The meeting Zoom link, submission details and deadlines for those interested in presenting will be sent to their listserv.

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