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We are so excited to share the date for our symposium happening later this year. Our theme this year is...OUTER SPACE! Stay tuned for announcements regarding registration, speaker inquiries, and much more! |
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Our next New Mama Care Kit assembly day will be Friday, April 7th from 1pm-4pm. If you're interested in volunteering, please send an email to Kairi at Kairirenae.pangelinan@DignityHealth.org or call 702.616.4918.
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April 13, 2023 | Thursday 11:00am - 1:00pm PST
Approved for UNR Medical CMEs & Social Work CEUs*
Intended Audience: Clinical Teams
This workshop will lead participants on an interactive journey into the trauma-informed resilience-oriented (TIRO) approach in sexual and reproductive health care and service delivery. Through a combination of focused lecture, reflective practice, and small group discussion, we will explore how the TIRO approach provides a blueprint to re-humanize healthcare and improve wellbeing of the entire organizational ecosystem including service providers, support staff, leadership, and the patients they serve. We will review the goals and principles of trauma-informed care and then do a deep dive into TIRO early implementation in clinical settings and health center organizational development with an emphasis on practical skills and tools. This training is relevant to adolescent and adult patients.
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April 18, 2023
Tuesday 12:00pm - 1:15pm PST
Registration is FREE!
CME/CEU will be available to Physician, Nursing, Pharmacist and Social Work*
This virtual training will be an introduction and overview of sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of youth with disabilities, including AAP guidelines and documented disparities for youth with disabilities. We will address the triadic nature of these discussions with family members often present.
Objectives:
Participants will recall significant sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) needs of youth with disabilities, including discussions of: puberty and physical development, sexuality and sexual activity, STI prevention, contraception, sexual assault and abuse screening, and mental health (Marcell et al. 2017).
Participants will identify opportunities and resources for discussing SRH with youth with disabilities during clinical encounters.
Participants will apply their skills in relation to a case vignette.
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The Path to Independence (P2I) Program is a project of the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities. P2I is an inclusive, two-year, non-degree certificate program offering a college experience to students with intellectual disabilities at the University of Nevada, Reno. For more information, contact Jessica Keefhaver at jkeefhaver@unr.edu. |
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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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April 2023:
Tuesday 4/11 10a-11a
Upcoming sessions:
Friday 5/19 10a-11a
Tuesday 6/13 10a-11a
For larger group training sessions, please email Kairirenae.pangelinan@dignityhealth.org.
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Upcoming Coalition Meetings |
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Southern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 from 8:30am-10:00am
Join Webex Meeting:
Meeting number (access code): 2558 477 9986
Meeting password: HDbG3mrDg76
Tap to join from a mobile device: +1-415-655-0001,,25538131693## tel:%2B1-415-655-0001,,*01*25538131693%23%23*01* US Toll
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Northern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13th, 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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What does a mommy egg say to a baby egg on Easter?
Answer: You're egg-stra special!
Why did the rabbit go to the dance?
Answer: To do the bunny hop!
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We are thrilled to reveal the official​ theme for Black Maternal Health Week 2023 (#BMHW23):​ “Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!”
​In light of the steadily alarming rise of maternal mortality in the U.S., which recent data shows has been exacerbated by the pandemic; and amidst growing cases of clear neglect in care in hospital systems immediately after labor and delivery, BMMA continues to highlight and center culturally-congruent practices with a focus on Black Midwifery care and full-spectrum Black-led Doula care as sound, evidence-based solutions.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month |
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to remember that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our community. To help promote this reminder, Prevent Child Abuse America and local chapters nationwide use the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign. The pinwheel is an uplifting reminder of childhood and the bright futures all children deserve.
#GoBlueNV
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April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. Learn more about NMHM.
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The Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition (NMHEC) is a partnership of academic, civic, private and community organizations that aim to address health disparities and inequities in Nevada by building capacity, informing policy, and conducting research.
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National Stress Awareness Month |
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Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed but hearing about the traumatic event constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple of times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while.
- Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out.
- Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate
- Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations.
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Important Updates & Resources |
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Postpartum Support International, Nevada Chapter |
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The PSI Chapters bring together perinatal mental health advocates (survivors, professionals, stakeholders) from across U.S. states and territories to further PSI’s mission and vision on a local level.
We are excited to share that Nevada now has a PSI Chapter! Stay tuned for more announcements regarding resources and events!
For more information please email, psichapternv@gmail.com.
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Nevada Increases Incentives for Doulas to help Pregnant Medicaid Members |
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Learn about breastfeeding before the baby arrives! There are many health benefits of breastfeeding for both you and baby, and resources you may want to familiarize yourself with before giving birth. |
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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. Organizations in Nevada can order Count the Kicks materials on their website and have it shipped to them for FREE!
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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
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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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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