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How to support staff? Mental health workshop for NICU nurses in Hungary
Guest article by Zita Gross-Wallinger, Dr. Csaba Nádor, and Lívia Nagy of partner parent organisation "Melletted a Helyem Association". Year after year, our organisation chooses a specific topic to spotlight for World Prematurity Day in Hungary. This year, we focused on the mental health of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses, and the reasons for this focus quickly became evident. The NICU is an intense and stressful environment, presenting challenges not only…
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Preventing professional burnout among healthcare workers in Ukraine: A lifeline amidst war
How a Ukrainian patient organisation is supporting 800 healthcare workers in five regions - a guest article by Oleksandra Balyasna, Head of "Ranni Ptashky" ("Early Birds Preemie Parent Association" )in Ukraine, EFCNI PAB Member, and GLANCE Advisory Board Member. Healthcare workers are the backbone of any healthcare system, providing critical care, support, and treatment to thousands of patients daily. However, this profession is fraught with stress, emotional strain, and physical exhaustion, making healthcare workers particularly vulnerable to professional burnout. This…
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“SOS Préma” empowers healthcare providers with parental insights at 15th annual training days
10-11 October saw 340 healthcare professionals gather in France for SOS Préma’s 15th annual training days, a pivotal event offering an empathetic view into the realities faced by families of preterm infants. Each year, “SOS Préma”, our valued partner in France, hosts training sessions to deepen the understanding of healthcare providers around the unique challenges encountered by preterm infants and their families. Established in 2011, these events now bring together hundreds of healthcare professionals, all committed to improving neonatal care.…
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Visionary fetal medicine expert, Professor Kypros Nicolaides, honored with Austria’s most prestigious medical award
On 27 September 2024, Professor Kypros Nicolaides, one of the leading pioneers in fetal medicine, was awarded the Semmelweis Prize for his transformative contributions to obstetric care. The award, presented at the annual conference of the Austrian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, recognises Nicolaides' groundbreaking work at King’s College Hospital since 1980. Professor Nicolaides was praised for revolutionising prenatal diagnostics and care, in particular for pioneering screening techniques such as the fetal…
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10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS)
From 17 – 20 October 2024, leading research from around the world in the field of paediatrics united at the 10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS) in Vienna. This conference was a vibrant hub of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation. From insightful discussions and hands-on workshops to cutting-edge research presentations, EAPS 2024 has been an inspiring experience for EFCNI. It was our great pleasure to meet our partners on-site to…
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Advanced Policy and Advocacy Workshop on RSV 2.0 in Munich
From 12 to 15 September 2024, parent and patient representatives from 18 countries across 2 continents came together to exchange knowledge and learn about effective policy and advocacy activities, using RSV in young children as a case study. It was a pleasure for EFCNI to host this workshop on RSV policy and advocacy in Munich. The four days were packed with practical exercises, engaging group discussions, and workshops aimed at helping participants develop new or enhance existing tools and skills…
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Neo-CamCare – supporting family-centred care through technological advancements
“Before I go to sleep, I quickly check on my son. When I see him lying there so peacefully, it calms me down.” – Parent statement Family separation in the NICU Newborns with special care needs, especially preterm infants and those born with congenital malformations or complications, are usually cared for in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), often for extended periods of time. Many parents struggle with feelings of guilt or anxiety when leaving their newborn in the NICU to…
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First joint UENPS and EFCNI congress: “Do’s and Don’ts in Neonatology” held in Ljubljana, Slovenia
The “Do’s and Don’ts in Neonatology” congress in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is an inaugural event where doctors, nurses, midwives, and patient and parent representatives take part in workshops and attend presentations focusing on best practices in neonatal care. Together with the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), EFCNI co-organised this congress covering a wide range of topics, such as immediate skin-to-skin contact, mother-newborn couplet care, parenteral nutrition, and RSV prevention. Additionally, participants were invited to join workshops and attend…
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Introducing Professor Helmut Hummler: EFCNI’s new Senior Medical Director and advocate for high-quality neonatal care
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Helmut Hummler will join EFCNI as our new Senior Medical Director in September 2024. Professor Hummler brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to neonatal care, making him an invaluable addition to our team and mission. He takes over from our current Senior Medical Director, Professor Luc Zimmermann, who will retire at the end of the year. Professor Hummler’s medical career began with his…
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