2026
A message from our
conference chairs
about our theme
UNITING for IMPACT:
Advancing Rural-Urban Collaboration and Innovation
in Perinatal and Infant Health
We are thrilled to announce NPA’s 2026 interdisciplinary conference, UNITING for IMPACT: Advancing Rural-Urban Collaboration and Innovation in Perinatal and Infant Health...
Respectfully -
Melissa Scala, MD
Christine Gliniak, PhD, OTR/L, CNT, CPXP, NTMTC
Chavis A. Patterson, PhD
Pamela A. Geller, PhD
Our 2026 Learning Objectives:
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Foster rural and urban collaborations to advance perinatal & infant health.
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Improve access to medical and psychosocial care in healthcare deserts.
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Explore innovative technology and models of care.
We invite you to JOIN US at our March 2026 conference!
2026 Conference Committee
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Melissa Scala, MD
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Christine Gliniak, PhD, OTR/L, CNT, CPXP, NTMTC
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Chavis Patterson, PhD
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Pamela A. Geller, PhD
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Celeste Poe, PhD, PMH-C
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Liz Morris, SLP
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Angela Patterson, MD, FAAP
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Jerry Ballas, MD, MPH, FACOG
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Erika Goyer, BA
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Kristy Love, NPA Executive Director
