Kara Kuhn-Riordon

Dr. Riordon is a neonatologist and professor of pediatrics with interest in improving the care of critically ill neonates using technology. She is interested in improving the delivery of maternal breast milk to infants and improving breast milk nutrition utilizing human milk analysis and targeted fortification. Dr. Riordon is also interested in the use of telehealth technology to improve access to care. The Positively Impacting dyads through Provider Education (PIPE) program utilizes the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model to provide evidence-based, case-based learning to maternity/neonatal care providers. Dr. Riordon is a strong advocate for working together with families to provide the best care for their baby. Dr. Riordon is a neonatologist with interest in improving the care of critically ill neonates using technology. Her ongoing projects are as follows: - Human milk analysis and targeted fortification in the NICU - Clinical Project with QI focus - Macronutrients In Lactating NICU Parents – Impact of Kangaroo Care (MILK) Study - Premature Infant Nutrition and Growth - PING study - Positively Impacting dyads through Provider Education (PIPE) ECHO Clinic – provides evidence-based, case-based learning to maternity/neonatal care providers.