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We provide nurses who work with high-risk neonates an organization to meet their professional needs.

The Southern California Association of Neonatal Nurses (SCANN), a chapter of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), began in 1989 to provide nurses who work with high-risk neonates an organization to meet their professional needs. SCANN received its charter at the NANN National meeting in New York City in 1991.

11/04/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for our conference to get bonus CEUs!

Another of our online presenters is our very own Jamie Ko! Dr. Ko is an accomplished board-certified pediatrician with over two decades of dedicated medical experience across premier California health systems. Dr. Ko earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by an internship and residency in Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, she has served in critical leadership and clinical roles, including Director of the Newborn Nursery at Harbor-UCLA, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA, and site representative at Harbor-UCLA for the national research group (BORN – Better Outcomes thru Research for Newborns)
Currently practicing as a Neonatal Hospitalist and Nursery Attending at UCSD Health, Dr. Ko specializes in comprehensive newborn care and basic neonatal management. Dr. Ko has built a distinguished career centered on clinical excellence and the advancement of medical education for residents and medical students. She completed the 2-year APEX program (Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Teaching) in 2018, further refining her skills in clinical instruction and mentorship. Passionate about fostering the next generation of medical professionals, Dr. Ko combines evidence-based medicine with advanced educational strategies to improve patient outcomes and support peer development. Her teaching has earned multiple awards, including the Inpatient Attending Teacher of the Year at Rady’s Children’s Hospital in 2022 and the Exemplary Professionalism in the Clinical Environment award in 2026 from the UCSD School of Medicine.
Dr. Ko is honored to present at this year’s SCANN conference, sharing advanced clinical insights on the identification, diagnosis, and management of newborn skin conditions to help optimize outcomes for the youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Don’t forget to register at https://neonatenurses.com/2026-annual-conference 👏

10/28/2026

Another of our online presenters is our very own Kelly Keck! Kelly is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) with a background in military and civilian critical care and a commitment to advancing neonatal practice through quality improvement and systems-level change. She was the implementation lead for a standardized early-onset sepsis (EOS) guideline across two UC San Diego Health NICUs that reduced unnecessary antibiotic exposure while maintaining patient safety. She is also a Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate at Duke University School of Nursing with scholarly interests in implementation science, neonatal neurodevelopment and behavior, and improving transitions of care for medically complex infants and substance-exposed newborns and their families.

Don’t forget to register at https://neonatenurses.com/2026-annual-conference 👏 for bonus CEUs!

10/27/2026

Happy RT week to our BFFS, the dedicated professionals who help us breathe easier everyday! 🫁💙

10/15/2026

Did you know our conference will also provide bonus CEUs via online presentations?

One of our presenters will be Chaplain Scott on “The Good, the Hard, and the Beautiful: Resilience, Self-Care, and the Sacred Work of NICU Nursing.” Please see his bio below:

My name is Scott DeLeeuw. I am a husband, father of three, surfer, artist, and gardener, currently living in Oceanside, California. For nearly forty years, I have worked to support the spiritual, social, and emotional well-being of people and communities in the United States and around the world. Usually working collaboratively as part of a team, I have used my gift of peaceful presence to provide spiritual care and support, to educate, and to walk alongside people as they navigate their own unique paths. I infuse all that I do with creativity and artistic expression. I currently serve as a Staff Chaplain with University of California San Diego Health, and I am also a pastor in the United Methodist Church. In the free time I have left, I enjoy facilitating community art events.

My work has often involved helping people navigate the complexities of joy, sorrow, and grief, recognizing that each person experiences these seasons of life in their own unique way. I seek to meet people where they are, listen deeply, and offer a steady, compassionate presence as they discover and follow their preferred path.

Don’t forget to register at https://neonatenurses.com/2026-annual-conference 👏

10/07/2026

For our conference this year, we are excited to welcome Richard D. Marks! Richard is a TEDx speaker, author, executive coach, and Founder and President of RDM Management Group, a veteran-owned leadership and professional development firm. A U.S. Army veteran, Richard helps leaders and organizations strengthen communication, emotional intelligence, trust, collaboration, and workplace relationships. He is the author of EXPECT GREAT THINGS TO HAPPEN: Five Core Principles of Highly Effective Business Professionals and presenter of the TEDx talk, How to Have Collaborative Conversations in a Politically Divisive World. Richard works with healthcare professionals, public agencies, educational institutions, and organizations across the country, helping people navigate difficult conversations, build stronger relationships, and become more effective leaders and communicators.

CONFERENCE FOCUS
For the SCANN audience, Richard’s session will connect emotional intelligence with communication under pressure, emphasizing practical ways to strengthen interactions with families and interdisciplinary team members while reinforcing the meaningful impact of NICU professionals.

Don’t forget to register at https://neonatenurses.com/2026-annual-conference 👏

10/06/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 🤍
We hold space for all the precious lives lost too soon and stand with every family carrying a memory in their heart. This month, and always, you are remembered, loved, and never alone. 💕
✨ A white pumpkin serves as a quiet symbol of remembrance, hope, and light for every angel baby.

10/01/2026

Got groundbreaking bedside data or a NICU game-changer? Don’t let your hard work stay hidden in the chart! Presenting a poster is your chance to showcase your QI initiatives, troubleshoot clinical data with expert peers, and turn your local successes into standard practice. Submit your abstract today and lead the conversation!

10/01/2026

As September comes to a close, here is one last shout out for NICU Awareness Month! 👏🚼 Sending love to our NICU warriors, parents, families, and healthcare workers—we hear you and are here for you 💖🍼

09/24/2026

Meet UCSD’s very own Betty Pham! 🩺

Dr. Betty Pham completed medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and came back to California where her family hails from for the remainder of her training. She completed her pediatric residency at UC Irvine/CHOC Children’s and neonatal-perinatal residency at UC San Diego/Rady Children’s where she stayed on as faculty. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and is a physician-scientist developing a research program in pulmonary vascular development to study genetic and metabolic mechanisms of neonatal pulmonary hypertension.

Don’t forget to register at https://neonatenurses.com/2026-annual-conference 👏

09/16/2026

Meet another of our conference speakers, UCSD’s very own Whitney Brock!

Whitney is a board-certified neonatal NP and CNS. For 17 years, Whitney has provided care for babies and their families in military and civilian settings. She holds a BSN from Clemson University, as well as an MSN and DNP from Duke University. While active duty, Whitney served as the Specialty Leader for Maternal Infant and Neonatal Critical Care Nursing for the Surgeon General and co-founded the TriService Nursing Research Program’s military family interest group. Whitney has authored multiple works, presented at national neonatal and military nursing conferences, and received awards for her contributions to military family research and advancements in neonatal feeding and nutrition practices. Today, Whitney is a Navy Reservist and works full-time at UC San Diego as an NNP. Additionally, Whitney serves as an expert witness consultant and actively engages in military women and family research.

Don’t forget to register at: https://neonatenurses.com/2026-annual-conference 👏

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