Transforming the Hospital-to-Home Journey: Strengthening Supports for NICU Caregivers and their Infants Post-Discharge

BARNARD CENTER FREE LECTURE SERIES

Caregivers of NICU infants are at significantly higher risk of perinatal mental health challenges which can impact early relational health and infant development, particularly feeding – a complex, relationship-based process that can become a source of immense stress for families.  Every family who leaves the NICU should have the support they need.  Yet current post-discharge systems of care are fragmented and inequitable. Northwest Center’s Hospital-to-Home care model works to change this by integrating siloed services, reducing points of contact for families, and ensuring universal screening for resource and mental health needs alongside infant developmental and feeding therapy.  This session will highlight both the need for this support and our ongoing efforts to create more equitable, coordinated NICU-to-home transitions that optimize outcomes for infants and their families. Register now