Northeast Chapter Events
Northeast Chapter 2026 Annual Conference
November 6-8, 2026
Hershey Lodge
325 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
This annual regional conference brings together Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society members to collaborate for a weekend-long educational event. The educational program is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge of the latest techniques, applications and treatments related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues. Register and gain insights from regional WOCN leaders as you develop new skills, network with fellow WOCN professionals and earn continuing education credits. The Northeast Chapter of the WOCN reaches over 700+ WOC nurses from New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Discuss advances in theoretical and clinical evidence-based knowledge impacting individuals affected by wound, ostomy, or continence issues.
Compare strategies for implementing, justifying, and marketing the wound, ostomy, and continence nurse role.
Describe examples of evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary approaches to enhance outcomes in various health care settings.
LOCAL NETWORKING COMMUNITIES (LNC)
Capital District NY
More information coming soon.
Central/Western NY
Main Contact: Rachael Burleigh
DVWOCN
Location: Southern NJ/Philadelphia
Main Contact: Laurie Stelmaski
Garden State
Location: NJ
Main Contact: Ronnie Funke
Greater Harrisburg Area
Location: South Central PA
Main Contacts:
Laurie A Miller & Laurette Flannery
Greater Lehigh Valley
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Main Contacts: Merin Haussmann & Emilee Bartolo
Metro NY
Location: New York City
Main Contacts: Rebecca Poleshuck & Luz Lucero-Calabro
Western PA Learning Networking Community
Location: Western PA (Pittsburgh, PA)
Main Contact: Jaylynn Fisher & Tammy Steighner-Ondik
Meetings on third Thursday in March, May, July, September, November. Vendor Fair in May.
PAST CHAPTER CONFERENCES
View the Northeast Chapter past conference dates and locations.
Past Chapter Conferences
2024
Hosted by Metro NY
Dates: 10/11-23/2024
Conference location: Hershey Resort, PA
2023
Hosted by Western PA
Dates: 12/1-3/2023
Conference location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Poconos, PA
2022
Hosted by South Central PA
Dates: 12/2-4/2022
Conference location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Poconos, PA
Agenda 2022
2021
Hosted by Central Western NY
Dates: 11/3-7/2021 (live), 11/8-12/31/2021 (on-demand)
Conference location: Virtual
2020
Hosted by Delaware Valley
Conference location: Virtual
Agenda 2020
2019
Conference location: Hershey, PA
November 8-10, 2019
Agenda 2019
2018
Conference location: Reading, Pa
November 2-4, 2018
Agenda 2018
2017
Conference location: Reading, Pa
November 3-5, 2017
Agenda 2017
2016
Hosted by: Metro NY
Conference location: Long Island, NY
November 11-13, 2016
Agenda 2016
2015
Hosted by: Western PA
Conference location: Erie PA
November 2-4, 2015
Agenda 2015
2014
Conference location: Hershey, PA
November 7-9, 2014
Agenda 2014
2013
Conference location: Rochester, NY (DNA-NERWOCN)
October 4-6, 2013
2012
Hosted by: Delaware Valley
Conference location: Princeton, NJ
October 19-21, 2012
2010
Hosted by: Garden State
Conference location: Atlantic City, NJ
October 22-24, 2010
2009
Conference location: Scranton, PA
2003
Hosted by: Delaware Valley
Conference location: Valley Forge, PA
October 7-9, 2003
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