Growing Well Conference

2025 Growing Well Conference: “Moving Mountains and Community”
Presented by AIHW Community Outreach and Education
October 12-14, 2025 | Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences

The first annual Growing Well Conference will offer inspiration, education, and connection for those working to support children and youth with special healthcare needs in rural western North Carolina.

This year’s theme, “Moving Mountains and Community,” highlights the resilience, innovation, and collaboration needed to improve outcomes for families navigating complex health and social systems. The event will kick off with a Pre-Conference Workshop on Sunday, October 12, followed by two full days of conference programming on October 13–14.

The conference features a dynamic mix of individual and group presentations, expert panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. Sessions will be led by healthcare providers, researchers, government leaders, educators, and individuals with lived experience—offering a wide range of perspectives.

Topics will include:

  • Medical management of children with complex health conditions
  • Evidence-based behavioral therapies
  • Cross-system collaboration in child welfare and mental health
  • Supporting youth through transitions from school to adult care and community services
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