First Moments, Lifelong Impacts: Baptist Health Perinatal Neonatal Symposium Set for Oct. 15 in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health invites health care professionals to participate in the Baptist Health Perinatal Neonatal Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Little Rock. This year’s theme is “First Moments, Lifelong Impacts.”

The symposium, which will be at the Chenal Country Club, 10 Chenal Club Blvd. is designed for dedicated medical professionals, including RNs, MDs and RTs – particularly those on women’s and children’s staff, who are committed to advancing maternal and neonatal care. 

This symposium will provide a comprehensive discussion about maternal and neonatal health care in the state of Arkansas, starting with morning keynote speaker Dr. Kay Chandler. Dr. Chandler, OB-GYN, is serving as Arkansas Surgeon General as appointed by Gov. Sarah Sanders in February 2023. Participants will gain valuable insights from medical and community updates, including social and chaplain support, and neonatal interventions with a focus on long-term outcomes. 

The afternoon keynote speaker is Baptist Health neonatologist Dr. Ashton Walters. She will conclude our session by returning the focus to the beginning, the neonate.

Early registration is encouraged as seats are limited and may fill up quickly.

For non-Baptist Health employees, early registration through July 31 is $45, while registration from Aug. 1 through Sept. 24 is $55. Baptist Health employees pay $35 for early registration through July 31, and $45 for registration from Aug. 1 through Sept. 24.

Baptist Health employees can email peri-neonatal-symposium@baptist-health.org to receive a promo code for discounted registration. Payment of class fees is nonrefundable.

For more information, visit baptist-health.com/perinatal-neonatal-symposium. 

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health, Arkansas' most comprehensive health care organization, has provided high-quality care rooted in Christian compassion and innovation for over a century. As the state's largest private not-for-profit health system, Baptist Health is here For You. For Life. With more than 300 points of access, our extensive network includes 14 hospitals, over 75 primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and educational programs, including a college for nursing and allied health studies and a graduate residency program. Supported by approximately 12,000 employees and renowned physicians, we deliver groundbreaking treatments and impactful community outreach programs. Baptist Health is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces in 2026. To learn more, visit Baptist-Health.org, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Stay connected with us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.