Bismarck, ND | NO REGISTRATION FEE
Session Details
- Transforming newborn screening: today’s landscape, emerging science and the road ahead
- Educating expectant parents early about newborn screening
- Why early screening matters: stories from families and providers on newborn screening
- Family-centered communication: sharing newborn screening results with parents
Target Audience
Obstetricians, family practice physicians, pediatricians, neonatologists, pediatric cardiologists, audiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, students (medical, nursing, OT, PT and SLP), social workers, genetic counselors, laboratory personnel, midwives, doulas, early intervention providers, others who work with families, and parents
General Information & Agenda
- Conference flyer - includes conference details
- Agenda - COMING SOON
Contact Information
NDDHHS Newborn Screening Program Team: Joyal at jbmeyer@nd.gov or 701-328-4534, or Amy at arburke@nd.gov or 701-328-2784, 711 (TTY)
Other Information
Venue Location
Bismarck State College
National Energy Center of Excellence - Bavendick Stateroom
1500 Edwards Ave
Bismarck, ND
Registration
More details coming soon.
Continuing Education
Continuing medical education credits are pending for physicians.
Contact hours for NDBSWE are pending for social workers, which is also recognized by the NDBON for nursing credits.
Certificates of attendance will be available upon request for continuing education for other health care professionals.
P.A.C.E. credits are pending for lab personnel.
Travel & Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved at:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Bismarck
1122 W Turnpike Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 USA
Reservation link or call 701-751-3400 and ask for the Newborn Screening Conference block. DEADLINE to reserve a room is March 20, 2026.
Home2 Suites is located off I-94 at Exit 157 and is 5 miles from downtown Bismarck. It is a 10 minute drive from the Bismarck airport. There is complimentary parking at the hotel; however, there is no airport shuttle at this location.
Sponsors
Hosted by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services with support from sponsors. More details coming soon.
Speakers
To be announced soon.
Vendors
More details coming soon.