Some of the foremost experts from around the country will join us on Sept. 28 to discuss innovative, supportive care approaches designed to improve outcomes for families and avoid staff burnout for those charged with caring for this vulnerable population. Faculty from Southern Ohio Medical Center, at the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, will share their presentation, "Dying to Feel Better, Some Nursing and Psychiatric Perspectives About Caring for People with Substance Use Disorders and Their Babies." Dr. Matthew Grossman of Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital will share results of his work using the "Eat, Sleep, Console" model to treat newborns suffering from opioid withdrawal. Using this alternative approach has helped significantly reduce the length of hospitalization for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in his study. Past Chair of WV Perinatal Partnership, Dr. Stefan Maxwell will share his experiences in developing procedures and protocols to address the perinatal substance crisis in West Virginia, a state that was known for having some of the worst health outcomes in the country related to low birth weight, infant mortality and teen pregnancy. West Virginia’s collaborative approach continues to yield positive results in the health of mothers and babies while impacting their environments, family situations and futures, and their work has served as a model as Indiana developed its pilot process. The cost to attend this event is $50 per person. Learn more about the event. ​