22nd Annual Pediatric Potpourri- Attendees

The Pediatric Potpourri is a one‑day conference offering pediatric professionals education, networking, and evidence‑based updates.
About this Event

22nd Annual Pediatric Potpourri
September 24, 2026 | 8 AM - 5 PM
The Colonnade | 264 Catoosa Circle | Ringgold, GA 30736

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is honored to host the Pediatric Potpourri for the 22nd year. Our 1-day educational event is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals to network with peers, obtain professional credits, and get updates on the latest medical advancements in our region and nationwide.

The Pediatric Potpourri is not like any other conference you’ll attend. It’s designed specifically for healthcare and emergency medicine professionals who specialize in the care of pediatric and neonatal patients. Whether you are a prehospital provider, physician, nurse, respiratory therapist, or student, we strive to make sure that everyone’s educational needs are met. This day-long conference features interactive sessions focused on current trends including vaccinations, shock in the pediatric patient, behavioral health, burns, and more. Attendees can expect quality, evidenced-based presentations, plus food and fun!

Agenda

7:15 AM - 7:45 AM Registration and breakfast

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Welcome

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Session: Trends in Pediatric Healthcare: Emerging Therapies & Vaccine Vexations | Charles Woods, Jr, MD, MS, FAAP, FIDSA, FSHEA | Maclellan Research and Cortina Health

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Session: Advancements in Pediatric Burn Care | Travis Perry, MD | JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Break 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Session: Chest Wall Deformities: Not Cosmetic Anymore | Lisa A. Smith, MD | University Surgical Associates

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout sessions:

1. 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
2. Toxicology | Darren Vandegriff, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, C-NPT, CP-C | Erlanger Life Force
3. 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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Breakout sessions:

1. The Delivery Room and Beyond: Supraglottic Airways for Super Small Babies | Scott O. Guthrie, MD, FAAP | Children's Hospital at Erlanger Neonatology
2. Pediatric Respiratory Disease | Dr. Jordan Foutch | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associates
3. Pediatric Shock | Claire Jones, MD | Children's Hospital at Erlanger PICU

Break 2:15 PM -2:30 PM

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Session: Common Pediatric Hip Conditions | Robert S. Quigley, MD | Children's Hospital at Erlanger Orthopaedics

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Session: 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

4:30 PM - 4:35 PM Closing remarks

Registration Fees

Erlanger Employees/Students - $70

Non-Erlanger Employees/Physicians - $85

EMS/Students - $70

For questions, contact [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 07:15 AM - 07:45 AM
Registration and breakfast
🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
Welcome
🕑: 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM
General sessions
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout sessions
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Breakout sessions
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
General Sessions
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:35 PM
Closing Remarks