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In this episode of The Incubator podcast, we reflect on our recent visit to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. They discuss the welcoming atmosphere and the impressive cohesion among the hospital staff, from the division chief to the fellows and coordinators. We also review a recent JAMA paper on the timing of inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants, highlighting the study's findings and implications for practice.

The main focus of the episode is the upcoming Delphi Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 23-25, 2024. We discuss the conference's unique features, including the NSU Art Museum venue, workshops on point-of-care ultrasound, leveraging AI tools, unit design, and writing and reflection in the NICU. They also introduce the Neonatal Brainiacs trivia competition for fellowship programs and the pitch presentation session for sharing innovative ideas.

Additionally, We announce a special storytelling night during the conference's welcome event, featuring author and neonatologist Dr. Rachel Fleishman. They emphasize the conference's intimate and approachable atmosphere, encouraging attendees to reach out with any questions or concerns. The episode concludes with a reminder about the recently released episodes of the Neonatology Review Podcast and the successful launch of the Beyond the Beeps podcast.

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