The world's leading non-profit focused on necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects medically fragile infants. Learn more at NECsociety.org https://linktr.ee/NEC.Societyhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mwlnatcbic2pThe NEC Society continues to highlight that #probiotics have been shown to reduce the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) with minimal risk of probiotic-related infection in preterm infants.28 Sep 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlnatcbic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mwbqciyf6k25✨🩵 The NEC Family Summit was the world’s first in-person gathering that brought families, clinicians, and industry partners together to accelerate research, education, and advocacy for a world without necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).24 Sep 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbqciyf6k25https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mvlkrvclyc2sNEC often affects more than the gut. Babies who develop NEC are at high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). Medications, inflammation, and altered blood flow that occur when NEC develops can have detrimental effects on the kidneys, causing AKI and potentially chronic kidney disease.15 Sep 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlkrvclyc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3moxnp2jbss22📣 Check out our FAQs on NEC and the NEC Society We've updated our Frequently Asked Questions at NECsociety.org to help families, clinicians, and our community quickly find answers to common questions about necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), the NEC Society, our resources, and more.23 Jun 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxnp2jbss22https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3molp2b7l3c22💛🩵May 2026 was our most impactful #NECawareness Month to date! Together, we raised more than $162,000 to advance necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) research, education, and advocacy🌟 YOU made this possible.18 Jun 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3molp2b7l3c22https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mmesv7l3f22vWe are so grateful to @cincykidsneo.bsky.social for helping us build a world without necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), so no baby or family has to endure the devastation of this disease 💛🩵 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 May 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmesv7l3f22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mm7waq74fm23🌟 The NEC Society is honored to present Christopher Luschen, MD, with our Pediatric Surgery Research Fellow Award at the American Pediatric Surgical Association Annual Meeting 🌟19 May 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7waq74fm23https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mm7w4t6rns23🩵💛 May 17 is #NECawareness Day, and we need YOU to help us build a world without necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) by supporting the NEC Society. 💔NEC is a leading cause of death for premature infants. Right now, there is no sure way to prevent or cure NEC.19 May 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7w4t6rns23https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mkbc5tapzk2wThe NEC Society is proud to participate in the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting and connect with pediatric researchers, clinicians, and medical educators worldwide to drive NEC research and collaboration to #preventNEC.24 Apr 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbc5tapzk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mhxy2rxk2k2gApplications for the Pediatric Surgery Research Fellow Award are due by March 31, 2026! Apply here: https://necsociety.org/pediatric-surgery-research-fellow-award/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxy2rxk2k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mhqpfrwl222gOur Research Director, Erin, recently participated in the CPQCC 2026 Improvement Palooza & Cool Topics in Neonatology! These meetings brought together multidisciplinary neonatal experts to explore new developments in QI & modern newborn care, & how we can transform that knowledge into action.23 Mar 2026 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqpfrwl222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mhbeggi4ms2g🌟Shop to support #NECawareness! May is NEC Awareness Month, and May 17 is NEC Awareness Day. Get ready to raise #NECawareness and maximize your impact in your community with our t-shirts, hats, stickers, car magnets, and more!17 Mar 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbeggi4ms2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mgdowok6dc22We need more science and better, innovative strategies to #preventNEC — and the brilliant minds at Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign are hard at work💛05 Mar 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdowok6dc22https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mg44kxrut222To build a world without necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), we need to accelerate research, and we are so proud that the NEC Society is working tirelessly to support and propel science that is urgently needed to #preventNEC02 Mar 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg44kxrut222https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mdvvzceyu22zApplications are open for our 2026 Early Career Faculty Research Award! We are proud to fund a $5,000 research award for an early-career physician-scientist whose work advances the NEC Research Priorities.02 Feb 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvvzceyu22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mejdescg622yFebruary 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week❤️ Babies with certain medical conditions, such as congenital heart defects (CHD), are at increased risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), even when they are born full term.10 Feb 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejdescg622yhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3me2hdrly2k2z💛 Mother’s own milk provides the most protection against necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). When mother’s own milk is not available, pasteurized donor human milk is the next best option.04 Feb 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2hdrly2k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mdvvzceyu22zApplications are open for our 2026 Early Career Faculty Research Award! We are proud to fund a $5,000 research award for an early-career physician-scientist whose work advances the NEC Research Priorities.02 Feb 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvvzceyu22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mdgjfsd26u2dApply for the Marshall Klaus Award on NEC Research by January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CST! https://necsociety.org/marshall-klaus-award-nec-research/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Jan 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgjfsd26u2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3md4jlwq4wc2dJoin us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Micah and Zachary Canvasser 🩵💛 Today, Micah’s twin, Zachary is go-karting and having fun with friends and family — Micah should be, too💔23 Jan 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4jlwq4wc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mczudulbck2pWe’re grateful to lead the NEC Club at the @pasmeeting.bsky.social! The NEC Club @pasmeeting.bsky.social  will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and focus on care after a diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and the urgent need to improve long-term outcomes.22 Jan 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczudulbck2phttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mckvtwsoas2bWe are building a world without NEC for all babies and families—it doesn't matter where they're from, what language they speak, or what they look like. All babies need to be protected from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).16 Jan 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckvtwsoas2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3maltvwmylc26We are proud to sponsor the Marshall Klaus Award on NEC Research - and applications are now open to neonatal fellows!22 Dec 2025 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3maltvwmylc26https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3mbwrhy6pbk2qWe are proud to sponsor the Marshall Klaus Award on NEC Research - and applications are open to neonatal fellows! With the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, we’re thrilled to grant $5,000 to 1 neonatal fellow each year, bringing us closer to a world without NEC08 Jan 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwrhy6pbk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3maod63mw7c26🩵💛 Our 2025 Impact Report highlights the incredible progress this community has made possible. Together, we advanced research, education, and advocacy — bringing us one year closer to a world without NEC.23 Dec 2025 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3maod63mw7c26https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3maltvwmylc26We are proud to sponsor the Marshall Klaus Award on NEC Research - and applications are now open to neonatal fellows!22 Dec 2025 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3maltvwmylc26https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3maemswl5n226Every December, we reflect on the impact we’ve had throughout the year — and today, we’re highlighting the educational resources we developed in partnership with the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Consortium (CHNC) NEC Focus Group to empower NICU families and families impacted by NEC.19 Dec 2025 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3maemswl5n226https://bsky.app/profile/necsociety.bsky.social/post/3m6zbue7sqc2x🩵 Donations made to the NEC Society on #GivingTuesday will be matched, up to $10,000, by a pediatric surgeon who wishes to remain anonymous.02 Dec 2025 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:4qzq547ln7c332bd3rocmo6n/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zbue7sqc2x