Pediatric Potpourri

22^nd Annual Pediatric Potpourri

September 24, 2026 | 8 AM - 5 PM

22nd Annual Pediatric Potpourri
September 24, 2026 | 8 AM - 5 PM

The Colonnade
264 Catoosa Circle
Ringgold, GA 30736

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Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is proud to host the 22nd annual Pediatric Potpourri—an engaging, one-day educational experience designed for today’s pediatric and neonatal healthcare professionals. This conference offers a valuable opportunity to:

Connect with peers
Stay current on the latest medical advancements from our region and across the country

Pediatric Potpourri is unlike any other conference you’ll attend. Thoughtfully designed for those specializing in pediatric and neonatal care, it brings together prehospital providers, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and students for a day of meaningful, relevant learning. Attendees will experience interactive, evidence-based sessions covering timely topics such as vaccinations, pediatric shock, behavioral health, burns, and more—along with great food and a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

If you’re looking for education that’s practical, engaging, and tailored to the work you do every day, Pediatric Potpourri is for you. Take the next step and secure your spot by registering today!

Pediatric Potpourri Agenda

Time	Speaker / Topic
7:15am – 7:45am	Registration & Breakfast
7:45am – 8am	Welcome
8am – 9am	Trends in Pediatric Healthcare: Emerging Therapies & Vaccine Vexations \| Charles Woods, Jr, MD, MS, FAAP, FIDSA, FSHEA \| Maclellan Research and Cortina Health
9am – 10am	Advancements in Pediatric Burn Care \| Travis Perry, MD \| JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital of Augusta
10am – 10:30am	Break
10:30am – 11:30am	Chest Wall Deformities: Not Cosmetic Anymore \| Lisa A. Smith, MD \| University Surgical Associates
11:30am – 12:30pm	Morning Breakout Sessions Beyond the “Research” of Social Media Influencers: The Science of Infant Formula, US and Abroad \| Alayne Gatto, PhD, MBA, RDN, CSP, LDN, CLC, FAND, MSL-BC \| Mead Johnson Toxicology \| Darren Vandegriff, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, C-NPT, CP-C \| Erlanger Life Force Cleft Lip and Palate: Prenatal and Newborn care in a team setting \| Katlin Hodges, MSN, FNP-BC \| Children's Hospital at Erlanger Cleft and Craniofacial Center
12:30pm – 1:15pm	Lunch
1:15pm – 2:15pm	Afternoon Breakout Sessions The Delivery Room and Beyond: Supraglottic Airways for Super Small Babies \| Scott O. Guthrie, MD, FAAP \| Children's Hospital at Erlanger Neonatology Pediatric Respiratory Disease \| Darren Vandegriff, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, C-NPT, CP-C \| Erlanger Life Force Pediatric Shock \| Claire Jones, MD \| Children's Hospital at Erlanger PICU
2:30pm – 3:30pm	Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm	Pediatric Behavioral Health: A Panel Discussion \| Michael Sigsworth, MD, Katie Wilson-Johnson, LCSW, CCM, and Alexandra Brzezienski, LMSW \| Children's Hospital at Erlanger Psychiatry and Social Work
4:30pm – 4:35pm	Closing Remarks

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