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FREE DOULA SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN NV |
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The Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance is offering free doula services to expecting families in Las Vegas! Receive assistance with prenatal care, childbirth services, and postpartum support! Get the support you need to have a happy pregnancy and healthy baby.
What is a doula?
- Childbirth & Lactation Education
- Labor Coping Skills & Comfort Measures
- Advocacy for Respectful, Evidence-Based Care
Click the button below to call J. Tranae at 626-388-2191 ext. 2 or email expressing your interest at j.tranae@motherbabysupport.net.
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PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY TRAININGS |
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, including postpartum depression, are the most common medical complication associated with pregnancy and childbirth. PMADs present a widespread public health problem that may have serious consequences for mothers, infants, and families. Join us for one of our trainings if you'd like to learn more! |
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Tue, Jan 17, 2023 2:00 PM PST
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Training
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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 10:00 AM PST
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Training
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Upcoming 2023 Dates
March 2023:
Tuesday 3/21 2p-3p
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CSN is hosting its Mental Health 360 Conference on April 14, 2023! This conference will bring together leading mental health researchers, clinicians, faculty, students, and advocates to share practical advice and raise awareness of warning signs to support individuals living with mental illness. The conference theme is "Knowledge, Self-Care & Transformation."
Registration opens in February so stay tuned!
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WEBINAR: Evidence-Based and Promising Interventions to Address the Intersections of IPV and Maternal Health
January 23, 2023
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Hear from an OB/GYN working to improve the clinical response to intimate partner violence (IPV), as well as from a survivor about their experience with the healthcare system during pregnancy and birth. The evidence-based CUES intervention, an adaptable health center protocol, and tools for building partnerships and strengthening connections between health centers and domestic violence advocates and other community-based programs will be shared. It is crucial that we learn about innovative clinical practices, birth worker activism, consumer and survivor experiences, and health models that show promise in promoting health and justice for birthing people. |
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WEBINAR: Addressing Partner Inflicted Brain Injuries With a Health Equity Lens
January 31, 2023
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Research shows up to 92% of IPV survivors who experienced physical or sexual violence report head, neck, and facial injuries, which can result in brain injury (Valera et.al, 2022). Brain injuries as a result of domestic violence have long lasting impacts on a survivor’s health, wellbeing, safety, and even economic security. It is crucial that community health center staff understand barriers survivors living with brain injuries experience and work to adopt promising practices to better meet their needs. This webinar will bring together leading researchers and practitioners in the field to address Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) impacting individuals living with partner inflicted brain injuries (PIBI). It will provide participants with tools to advance health equity for individuals with PIBI. |
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CALLING MOMS AND CAREGIVERS OF INFANTS |
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During the next few months, UNLV's research team in the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is conducting a study to learn about the factors influencing parenting practices related to infant feeding, soothing, and early childhood development. We ask mothers or caregivers (18+) of an infant under 23 months who reside in Clark County, Las Vegas, to complete a 20-minute anonymous survey.
If you know a person(s) eligible (mother or caregiver of an infant under 23 months) that would be interested in completing this survey, please distribute this survey to them. This survey will help us better advocate for maternal and child health care in Clark County, Nevada.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Gabriela Buccini at (702)895-4674
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WEBINAR: Black Maternal Healthcare |
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As part of the Women Speaks Webinar Series presented by the African American steering committee of the Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition, join us for this special webinar focused on Black Maternal Healthcare on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
The webinar will feature the following speakers:
- Dr. Katrina Haslett (OBGYN; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)
- Alexandria Evans (Community Health Researcher, Advocate & Educator)
- Vickie Ives (Deputy Bureau Chief of Child Family & Community Wellness, Division of Public and Behavioral Health)
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National Birth Defects Awareness Month |
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The CDC recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness about birth defects and highlight efforts to improve the health of people living with these conditions across their lifespan. Join the nationwide effort to raise awareness of birth defects and their impact on individuals, parents, and families. |
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Upcoming Coalition Meetings |
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Southern Nevada MCH Meeting
There is no meeting for the month of January.
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 8:30am-10:00am
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Northern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 8:30am-10:00am
Call in (audio only): +1 775-325-0620,,114173905#<tel:+17753250620,,114173905#> United States, Reno
Conference ID: 114 173 905
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Important Updates & Resources |
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We are proud to announce that our fall symposium, Camp C.O.P.E. held in September of 2022 has been nominated for a vFairs Eventeer Award in the category Best Health, Wellness & Fitness Event!
The awards are now being decided by a public vote. To help us win, please do so through its voting page down below. Voting is open until January 27th, 2023! We thank you for your support!
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Are you breastfeeding? Do you need some support with breastfeeding your baby? Call 702.616.4908 for hotline support or to book a private session with a certified lactation counselor.
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COVID-19 UPDATE FOR INFANTS |
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Date: December 21, 2022
Topic: Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Now Authorized for individuals 6 months of Age and Older
Contact: Jessica Lamb, RN, Nevada State Immunization Program, Division of Public and Behavioral Health
To: All Health Care Providers and Facilities; Pharmacists; Local Health Authorities
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Position: Home Health Nurse
Details:
- Preferable one to fulfill a leadership/supervisor role
- Looking for someone who is outgoing, independent, and organized to provide skilled nursing care in the home for children from 0 to 18 years old
- Must be a Registered Nurse with an active, unencumbered Nevada license and have reliable transportation for visits
- Pediatric and home health experience preferred but not required
- Full-time, salaried position with benefits
- Willing to assist with the home health credentialing process as needed
- RN supervisor position also available
The Foundation for Positively Kids is a local non-profit organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was established in 1999 by Fred Schultz, CEO of Positively Kids, to meet the growing need for specialized care for medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed children in Southern Nevada.
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FREE TELEMEDICINE AND TELETHERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS |
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There is a new program beginning February 2023 that allows active members of The Nevada Registry working in eligible programs to visit a doctor or therapist FREE online at your convenience. The Nevada Registry is a program serving early childhood educators throughout Nevada that serves as a workforce data system. More information about The Nevada Registry can be found here: The Nevada Registry
The new Telehealth Services will be having a free webinar on January 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm PST so that eligible programs can get more information about this FREE state-sponsored Telemedicine and Teletherapy program and get information about their open enrollment period that start January 15th. For more information and to register for their upcoming webinar, visit this site: Telehealth Services Webinar. |
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Eligible Programs Include:
- Licensed Child Care Centers
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Licensed Group Home
- Licensed Head Start and Early Head Start
- Head Start
- Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Care
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- School District-Based and Charter School Pre-K Programs
- School-Age/Youth Development Program
- Accommodation Facilities
- On-Site Child Care Programs
- Tribal Child Care Programs
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New Mama Care Kits Available |
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Thanks to our volunteers, we were able to assemble 300 New Mama Care Kits for Southern Nevada families! If you or you organization would like to distribute these to individuals or families you work with, please send an email to Kairi at Kairirenae.pangelinan@DignityHealth.org or call 702.616.4918.
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Count the Kicks is an evidence-based stillbirth prevention campaign that provides educational resources to healthcare providers and expectant parents. Paying attention to movements helps expectant parents get to know what's normal for their baby and speak up if they notice a change. They've partnered with Health Plan of Nevada to be able to provide FREE materials to the community to get the word out.
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Northern Nevada Postpartum Support & Therapists
Call for More Information
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- Thrive Wellness of Reno - 775-525-8103
- Megan Kornbluth - 530-580-8848.
- Quest Counseling - Alyson Mullen - 775-786-6880.
- Amber Creek - Rachel Goforth - 775-575-2144.
- Desert Bloom Wellness - Caitlyn Wallace - 775-453-4149
- Healing Home Counseling - Ashley Hanna Morgan - 775-391-0781
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Dignity Health
Free In-Person, Virtual Classes & Workshops
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Dignity Health Community Outreach is offering online and hybrid fitness, wellness, and children's classes. |
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My Baby App: Download Dignity health's baby app to track pregnancy milestones, identify symptoms, and connect to services for a healthier pregnancy.
Mommy and Baby Yoga: A class for new mommies with infants and toddlers. It promotes a strong bond between mommy and baby. Postnatal yoga helps mommy regain strength while complementing your new life as a mom. Babies’ minds will be stimulated while doing some simple stretches.
New Mommy Mixer: Mix and mingle with other new moms and their babies in this fun atmosphere!
Zumbini: Enhance your child’s motor and cognitive skills and development milestones
Sing & Sign: Food Time: for parents with children ages newborn to 2 years
Parenting the Love and Logic Way: Would you like to put the fun back in parenting? Learn helpful and easy tips so you can parent without breaking a sweat. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18
FREE, Email tawanda.mcintosh@dignityhealth.org to register and receive a link.
Baby Steps: Learn and Play: Have your baby learn to focus their vision, reach out, and explore and learn more about your baby through Parent Corner
Mommy Care Club: Support for families dealing with raising newborns/infants.
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Are you uninsured? Enrollment Counselors are available for enrollment assistance. You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period and incentives to help pay monthly premiums.
Call for an appointment at 702-616-4904

Spanish-Speaking Navigators Available
Virtual and phone-based assistance is available
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Learn About MCH Initiatives |
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2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations. Dial or call 2-1-1 in almost every part of the United States will connect you to human and social services for your area.
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The Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition, in coordination with Washoe County Health District, is launching the Go Before You Show® campaign statewide. The mission of Go Before You Show® is simple -- to affect social awareness and create long term change by promoting the importance of women seeing a doctor early in their pregnancy to help improve their health and the health of their baby. Women are encouraged to see a doctor early if they think they might be pregnant or before their twelfth week of pregnancy.
The MCH coalition has flyers to distribute for the community. If your organization would like flyers, please contact Tori Diego by email Tori.Diego@DignityHealth.org.
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Sober Moms, Healthy Babies |
The mission is to reduce the impact of substance use in Nevada. One of the primary goals is to prevent alcohol and drug use among women of childbearing years and women currently pregnant. To achieve this goal, they have partnered with many of the treatment centers in the state that treat pregnant women struggling with addiction. Overall, for State Fiscal Year 2013, SAPTA funded 22 treatment organizations, providing services in 68 locations throughout Nevada. Together, these providers had 11,907 treatment admissions. Sober Moms, Healthy Babies provide many resources if you are looking for help or if you are wanting to help someone else.
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The Medical Home Portal is a unique source of reliable information about children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), offering a “one-stop shop” for families, physicians and medical home teams, and other professionals and other caregivers. The portal's mission is to assist and support professionals and families in working together (the Medical Home model) to care and advocate for CYSHCN by providing reliable and useful information about their conditions and caring for them and knowledge of valuable local and national services and resources.
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Quitting tobacco is a process. Whether you are thinking about quitting, are not yet ready to quit, or have already quit, Nevada Tobacco Quit line can help you with each step of the way.
For more information please click here.
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The NV Statewide MCH Coalition sub-grant is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) through Grant Number B04MC29352 and BO4MC30626 from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the State of Nevada General Fund. |
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