The Riverside Health Women and Infant Care Symposium will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Riverside Regional Medical Center Annex D Conference Room.
Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Riverside Regional Medical Center for a day focused on seamless collaboration across NICU, labor and delivery and postpartum care—strengthening communication, teamwork, and caregiver well-being to support the health of both mother and baby.
Nursing CEU’s of 5.5 contact hours have been approved by VNA. 5.5 contact hours have been approved by UVA for physicians and APPs.
Seating will be limited. Register today!
Deadline
to register is Friday, October 30, 2026 and please note that the
registration fee is non-refundable.
Symposium highlights include:
- Integrated care across the maternal–infant continuum
- Communication and teamwork that impact outcomes
- Supporting caregiver well-being and resilience
- Engage with exhibitors
Agenda
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Diabetes in Pregnancy | Riverside Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Turning Concern into Care: Addressing the Maternal Mental Health Crisis | Christina Truman, M.D.
9:30 -10:00 a.m. | To Treat or Not to Treat: The Link Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) | Natasha Sriraman, M.D.
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | Morning Break & Vendor Networking
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome | Bobbie Terrell, NNP
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Wrap up Morning Session/Afternoon Agenda Overview
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch Break
12:45-1:45 p.m.| Keynote Presentation: Trauma Informed Care | Neisha Himes, Trauma Liaison Educator
1:45-2:15 p.m.| Afternoon Break/ Vendor Networking
2:15- 2:45 p.m. | Nutrition for Healthcare Workers | Lauren Powell
2:45-3:45 p.m. | Bereavement Spotlight | Liz O’Donnell, Aaliyah in Action & Lisa Campbell, Weighted Angels.
3:45- 4:00- p.m. | Final Q&A and Key Takeaways/ Closing Remarks
Nursing CEU’s of 5.5 contact hours have been approved by VNA. 5.5 contact hours have been approved by UVA for physicians and APPs.
- Nurses, EMS and other Allied Health - $90
- Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants - $120
- Physicians and Pharmacists - $150
- Full-Time Student (Medical | Nursing | Allied Health | Resident) - $50 (Letter of Faculty Approval Required)
Vendor Booths are available for $1000 and includes:
- Booth showcased in a central location to our general session and breakout sessions, the vendor booths are an area to showcase products and services to a targeted audience, engage with professionals in the field, and network with leaders and staff members that would utilize your products and services.
- A table, linens and two chairs will be provided.
- Vendor to indicate if power source is needed (ex. Power strip or outlet)
- Box lunch provided to vendors
If you would like to receive more information on vendor exhibitor opportunities, contact: [email protected].
The Riverside Women and Infant Symposium offers three sponsorship options:
Hospitality Sponsor: $1000
- Logo showcased in a central location to our general session and breakout sessions, highly visible to a targeted audience associated with Woman and Infant care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Lactation, and Newborn Care.
- Included: Logo on signage at hospitality stations throughout symposium area. Logo displayed in common area and on event program, and business name mentioned during general session & lunch session by host. Opportunity to provide information/items for giveaway bags that each attendee will receive.
Green Sponsorship: $500
- Logo showcased in a central location to our general session and breakout sessions, highly visible to a targeted audience associated with Woman and Infant care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Lactation, and Newborn Care.
- Included: Logo displayed in common area, on event program, and business name mentioned during general session by host.
White sponsorship: $250
- Logo showcased in a central location to our general session and breakout sessions, highly visible to a targeted audience associated with Woman and Infant care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Lactation, and Newborn Care.
- Included: Logo displayed in common area and on event program
If you would like to receive more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact: [email protected].
Annex D Conference Room
500 J. Clyde Morris, Newport News, VA 23601
Parking information forthcoming.