[SYMPOSIA] BEST PRACTICES IN NEONATAL AND SELF-CARE 2022

Professor of Nutrition and Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Groh-Wargo has over 40 years of experience, is a nationally known speaker and researcher, and has authored numerous publications on neonatal nutrition. She is an editor of both editions of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition and is a contributor to the Academy’s online Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual. Dr. Groh-Wargo authored a chapter on “Lactoengineering” for the 3rd edition of “Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities." She participates in the BEGIN Project (Breastmilk Ecology: Genesis of Infant Nutrition) sponsored by the NIH in cooperation with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was convened to investigate human milk as a unique biological system. Dr. Groh-Wargo received the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Medallion Award in recognition of her professional contributions.

Terry is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with over 35 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings including the NICU, Special Care Nursery, Normal Newborn Nursery and Developmental Follow-Up Services. She was a National Patient Safety Fellow and is a member of the Society of Professionals in Patient Safety. A nationally known speaker and educator, Terry is a frequent presenter at national and international nursing and multidisciplinary conferences. She provides private consultation and educational services to health care systems, infant/family advocacy groups, and industry partners. Terry is a clinical reviewer of the forthcoming third edition of “Infant Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula Health Care Facilities,” by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her clinical interests include the immunobiology of human milk, strategies for the use of human milk in low birth-weigh clinical practices, and evidence-based nutritional management of preterm infants.

Bonnie recently retired from the position of manager of Nursing Education for the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, Abbott Laboratories. However, she continues to work as an educational consultant with ANHI. She also maintains an adjunct professor position at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. She has over 35 years experience in clinical, clinical research, educational and administrative positions within nursing. Her passion is in the NICU and her presentations combine evidence-based research with practical application. She lectures across the country on neonatal clinical topics and professional development topics such as effective communication and intergenerational teams.