Vermont Oxford Network

Vermont Oxford Network Transforming data into action to help save babies lives.

Vermont Oxford Network (VON) is a nonprofit voluntary collaboration of health care professionals working together as an interdisciplinary community to change the landscape of neonatal care. Founded in 1988, VON is now comprised of teams of health professionals representing neonatal intensive care units and level I and II care centers around the world, in support of our mission to improve the quali

ty and safety of medical care for newborn infants and their families through a coordinated program of research, education, and quality improvement projects.

On June 19th, we honor the day of Juneteenth, when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their fr...
06/19/2026

On June 19th, we honor the day of Juneteenth, when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their freedom...two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Because of the history of racism in this country, health and well-being are often determined by race, ethnicity, immigration status, and local neighborhood. These inequities are pronounced for infants being cared for in NICUs across the country.

VON recognizes there is still much for the neonatal community to do to address social determinants of health. Some of the resources we offer include the free Health Equity and Follow Through toolkits. These toolkits serve as a baseline for teams to begin quality improvement work on their units to help with these social determinants of health.

Access these toolkits with a free and simple log in at: https://bit.ly/EquityPBPs .

One of the most valuable experiences at the VON Quality Congress is the time spent learning from teams about real-world,...
06/15/2026

One of the most valuable experiences at the VON Quality Congress is the time spent learning from teams about real-world, data-driven improvement. We invite you to share your improvement stories and research during the Poster Session. No abstracts are required to bring a poster.

Learn more and submit your intent to present your work here: https://bit.ly/VONQCPosters

Have you been looking for a a place to ask colleagues about a specific topic? The VON Community Forum is the place for ...
06/12/2026

Have you been looking for a a place to ask colleagues about a specific topic? The VON Community Forum is the place for you! Our members post and respond to questions from our world wide team! A simple log in is required to access the page. Learn more at: https://discourse.vtoxford.org/

With over 300 publications across a variety of topics, VON data contributes to research and quality improvement. One of ...
06/11/2026

With over 300 publications across a variety of topics, VON data contributes to research and quality improvement. One of our newest articles, from van Dyk J, Harrison MC, Edwards EM, Ehret DEY, Tooke L, examines surfactant use and outcomes in high versus middle income countries. This article utilizes the VON database and included 271,826 inborn VLBW infants from 2018 to 2023. To see this article and our other publications, please visit: https://bit.ly/4cQGh23

At VON, we know that improving care begins with understanding the experiences and needs of the diverse families we serve...
06/08/2026

At VON, we know that improving care begins with understanding the experiences and needs of the diverse families we serve. Through collaboration and quality improvement, our members work to create environments where babies and families can thrive.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQI+ parents, caregivers, patients, healthcare providers, and advocates who help build a more inclusive future for neonatal care.

06/05/2026

One of the most valuable experiences at the VON Quality Congress is the time spent learning from other teams about real-world, data-driven improvement in their units. We invite you to share your improvement stories and research during the Poster Session, Saturday, November 7th.

No abstracts are required to bring a poster. Simply let us know the title of your poster and a brief description of your project by August 1st. Learn more at https://bit.ly/VONQCPosters!

Note: Teams participating in All Care is Brain Care collaborative who would like to be considered for a presentation and/or 2026 VON Award for Excellence in Quality Improvement will need to upload a digital version of their poster by September 1st.



https://bit.ly/VONQCPosters

06/03/2026

Join Dr. John Zupancic this November at the VON Quality Congress! Not only will Dr. Zupancic be presenting the Roger Soll, MD, Lecture on Evidence Based Medicine, he’ll also be at the poster session and of course the social event! You can read the whole agenda by clicking the link in our bio!



https://bit.ly/QCAgenda

NEC Awareness Month reminds us that improving outcome starts with understanding the full story behind every infant’s jou...
05/29/2026

NEC Awareness Month reminds us that improving outcome starts with understanding the full story behind every infant’s journey.

Through the Vermont Oxford network VLBW database, centers collect more than outcomes alone. Data includes important parts of the birth story-including antenatal steroids, maternal hypertension, delivery details-as well as feeding practices, NEC diagnosis, surgical interventions, and human milk feeding at discharge home. Together these data points help teams identify patterns, benchmark outcomes, and guide meaningful quality improvement efforts.

Quality improvement is not built on assumption. It's built on data collaboration and continuous learning.

Every data submission represents an opportunity to better understand that risk, evaluate practices, and improve care for infants and families across the network learn more about the VLW database at https://bit.ly/VLBW

05/28/2026

The value of in person time at conferences is hard to capture in one video...but trust us when we say the VON Quality Congress is not one to miss!

Join us in Chicago this November to share key learnings, ask questions of other centers, learn from experts on new procedures, and of course, have fun at our social event!

Registration and agenda can be found by clicking the active link in our bio!



https://bit.ly/QC26Registration

Our newest Grand Rounds Webinar is available to watch now! This webinar and discussion focuses on the use of erythropoi...
05/22/2026

Our newest Grand Rounds Webinar is available to watch now! This webinar and discussion focuses on the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (including erythropoietin and darbepoetin) for the prevention of anemia and improving neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm newborns. A simple VON log-in is required to view. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4mfxRTt

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