New Challenges for Healthcare Professionals, Patients and Families 2023

Dr. Groh-Wargo has over 40 years of experience as a neonatal dietitian, is a nationally known speaker and researcher, and has authored numerous publications on neonatal nutrition. She is a contributor to all three editions of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition and 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..

Mary E. Coughlin, MS, NNP, RNC-E, is a Trauma Informed Professional, Caritas Coach, and global leader in neonatal nursing, pioneering the concept of trauma informed, developmentally supportive care as a biologically relevant paradigm for babies, families, and professionals. With over 40 years of nursing experience, stabilization. Ms. Coughlin is a published author and visionary for a new healthcare paradigm that recognizes the pivotal healing role of compassion, connectedness, and love in healthcare and beyond.