Dear All,
Thank you to everyone who joined the Skin-to-Skin-a-Thon large group meeting on January 14. We are excited to share updates and next steps as we continue planning for the 2026 CHD Skin-to-Skin-a-Thon in August 2026.
Updates
- We are thrilled to report that 35 sites have officially signed up to participate!
To-Dos Before the Next Meeting (February 11, 2026)
- Share resources: Please email any information or materials that support skin-to-skin care in your unit to: sarah….@nemours.org
- Sarah and Bridy will collect resources so they can be shared with the group.
- Join a subgroup: If interested, please sign up for a subgroup using the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/8GT43h0XxC [forms.office.com]
- Visit the website:https://chdskintoskin.com/ [chdskintoskin.com]
- Confirm that you are able to import the calendar invites
- Verify access to the Site Leader Bundle by scrolling down towards the bottom of the main page to Printables → 2026 Site Leader Bundle
- The Site Leader Bundle and Education Slide Deck are available for download or as editable Canva templates
- Password for protected resources: see your email
- Please note that additional materials will be uploaded over time
- Please email us with any questions at: CHD_SSC_I…@googlegroups.com
Next Meeting
- Date/Time: February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST
- New meeting format:
- First 15–30 minutes: Event updates and brainstorming/Q&A for site leaders
- Last 30–45 minutes: Optional breakout sessions for subgroup meetings
Countdown to the CHD Skin-to-Skin-a-Thon:
T-minus 7 months!
Thank you all for your continued enthusiasm and commitment. We are looking forward to another great discussion in February.
Warm Regards,
The SSC Initiative Leadership Team
