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MCH is sponsoring the 3rd annual Las Vegas Baby Expo! It is the perfect day out for expecting families and families with children newborn to six years old!
Enjoy vendors, food, entertainment and giveaways. Free gift bags for the first 100 families!
Presale tickets are $5 per adult (and includes a raffle ticket). Day of event tickets are $7. As always, ALL kids are free! Bring a package of new unopened diapers for a raffle ticket. Diaper donations will be donated to Baby's Bounty.
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Wednesday, October 26
The Latest Development in Maternal Mental Health Screening
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This depression screening month, join 2020 Mom and partners to learn about the latest developments in maternal mental health screening, including:
- Recommended screening tools, featured in 2020 Mom’s Universal Screening Issue Brief, including use of the PHQ-4 (a short screener to identify anxiety and depression) and when to screen for suicide risk, for example.
- To highlight the screening tools: Considerations for culturally relevant/sensitive screening tools
- The new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) HEDIS screening measures and the first set of U.S. screening rates.
- Screening timeframe recommendations, including MMHLA’s partner advocacy organizations’ forthcoming recommendations.
- Actions being led by 2020 Mom to increase obstetric provider screening rates, including addressing obstetric provider reimbursement and care navigation efforts.
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) Trainings |
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In this 60-minute virtual training, you will gain a better understanding of what PMADs are, who is impacted, learn the risk factors associated with PMADs, how stigma discourages women from getting care, and identify local resources and referral systems.
If you're interested in scheduling a training for your organization, please contact the PMAD Program Coordinator, Tawanda McIntosh at Tawanda.McIntosh@dignityhealth.org. Trainings can be virtual or in-person.
Please click on the session below to register.
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PREGNANT PERSONS FOCUS GROUPS & SURVEY |
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2020 Mom is partnering with The American Psychiatric Association (APA) to recruit individuals who have experienced mental health issues during or after pregnancy for a study to assess gaps in care and treatment of maternal mental health. As one of the first steps, the APA is conducting one survey and two focus groups.
Eligibility
Those who are currently pregnant, have given birth, or experienced pregnancy loss in the past 24 months are invited to participate. To accommodate new parents' schedules, each focus group will be held in the evenings and split into two one-hour sessions.
Additional Details:
- The focus group (two 1-hour sessions) and the survey (25-45 minutes) are anticipated to launch in early September
- The focus group will be conducted virtually and will include up to 16 participants
- They are seeking 200 participants for the survey
- Focus group participants will receive a $200 honorarium after completing the two one-hour sessions
- Survey participants will receive a $30 Amazon gift card upon completing the survey
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is important and meaningful for everyone affected by breast cancer. It’s not only a time to turn products or profiles pink. BCAM is a time to rally around everyone at every stage, whether they’re just learning about breast health, have been recently diagnosed and are undergoing treatment, or have many years of survivorship behind them. |
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Statewide Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Paint Nevada Pink Kickoff - Family Health Festival
October 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
Gary Reese Freedom Park, Las Vegas
Join the Nevada Cancer Coalition along with partners including the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, Optum Cancer Care and Silver Summit Healthplan for an afternoon of activities, free women's and family health resources and information, food trucks and more.
Reno Family Health Festival
October 5, 3 - 6 p.m.
O'Brien Middle School, 5000 Silver Lake Road, Reno, Nev. 89506
NCC and Paint Nevada Pink partners will be making this a breast cancer awareness-themed FREE event with community services, food resources, and more provided for the whole family!
R.E.D. Rose Program Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn
October 13, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Dignity Health Wellness Center - North Las Vegas Campus 1550 W. Craig Rd. Ste 250, North Las Vegas, 89032
The R.E.D. Rose Engelstad Foundation program is observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Panel Discussion!
Mammo-Rama Extravaganza
October 14-15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas
Join NCC, Nevada Health Center's Mammovan, and other partners for this two-day breast cancer awareness and screening event hosted by Anthem Medicaid! Mammograms will be offered from 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., with vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call ahead to schedule a mammogram: 877-581-6266, Option #1.
Breast Cancer Is A Drag Brunch
October 15
Café Whitney at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno
Join the Haus of Does Moore drag queens for a drag brunch and breast cancer awareness event. We'll be raising money for Paint Nevada Pink and celebrating women's health. Purchase tickets here.
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International Coffee Day
October 1, 2022
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How does caffeine affect you and your baby during pregnancy?
Caffeine slightly increases your blood pressure and heart rate and the amount of urine your body makes. When you have caffeine during pregnancy, it passes through the placenta to your baby. The placenta grows in your uterus (womb) and supplies the baby with food and oxygen through the umbilical cord.
Is caffeine safe during breastfeeding?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it’s safe for breastfeeding moms to have caffeine. A small amount of caffeine does get into breast milk, so limit caffeine if you’re breastfeeding. Breastfed babies of women who drink more than 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may become fussy or have trouble sleeping. You may want to drink less caffeine if your baby was born preterm or newborn because she may digest caffeine more slowly.
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World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2022
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Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
- Are you feeling sad or depressed?
- Do you feel more irritable or angry with those around you?
- Are you having difficulty bonding with your baby?
- Do you feel anxious or panicky?
- Are you having problems with eating or sleeping?
- Are you having upsetting thoughts that you can’t get out of your mind?
- Do you feel as if you are “out of control” or “going crazy”?
- Do you feel like you never should have become a mother?
- Are you worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself?
Any of these symptoms, and many more, could indicate that you have a form of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, such as postpartum depression. Women of every culture, age, income level, and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth. There are effective and well-researched treatment options to help you recover.
You are not alone and you are not to blame. Help is available. You will get better.
HelpLine: 1.800.944.4773
Text in English: 800-944-4773 | Text en Español: 971-203-7773
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Halloween events in Las Vegas and Henderson start on October 1st and carry on through the entire month of October. Here are the best events to celebrate! Keeping checking back for additional events and always remember to verify any changes to events. |
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Upcoming Coalition Meetings |
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Southern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 8:30am-10:00am
Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 2556 522 0760Meeting password: UxpJae3MW55
Join from a video system or application: Dial 25565220760@snhd.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
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Northern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 8:30am-10:00 am
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Important Updates & Resources |
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The CDC recently recommended the following updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters to help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination and target more transmissible and immune-evading variants:
- The Moderna bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster is authorized for people 18 and older.
- The Pfizer bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster is authorized for people 12 years and up.
Everyone who is eligible to receive the bivalent booster – including those who are moderately and severely immunocompromised – are recommended to receive ONE dose of the booster regardless of how many doses they have received previously. Those eligible may receive the updated booster if at least 2 months have passed since their last COVID-19 dose (either the final primary series dose or the last booster).
Timely vaccination is critical, as immunization schedules are designed to provide children with immunity early in life before they may be exposed to life-threatening diseases. Not only do delayed or missed vaccines leave children vulnerable to illness but when vaccination rates fall even just a little, vaccine-preventable diseases can spread easily.
We know from studies conducted throughout the pandemic that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as routine immunizations is safe. If multiple vaccines are due, giving more than one vaccine at the same visit is important because it increases the probability that an individual will be up to date with vaccines.
In addition, with both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulating, getting both the Flu and COVID-19 vaccines is important for prevention of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. CDC recommends health care providers offer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit, with each dose administered in separate limbs.
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COVID-19 Vaccines during Pregnancy
Despite the increased risk of severe COVID-19 among pregnant women, the increased risk of pregnancy complications, and a growing body of evidence showing COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy to be safe and effective, only 71% of pregnant women in the U.S., and only 58% of pregnant non-Hispanic Black women, were fully vaccinated as of August 27, 2022.
Several factors appear to be associated with a higher likelihood of maternal COVID-19 vaccination, including recommendation from trusted health care providers, data on vaccine safety, and evidence that vaccination during pregnancy can protect the newborn babies and infants.
Protection from COVID-19 infection is especially important for infants younger than 6 months as they are at higher risk of severe illness and hospitalization than older children and unable to receive COVID-19 vaccination. A recent study found that completing a two-dose primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series during pregnancy can help protect babies younger than 6 months old from hospitalization due to COVID-19.
Providers should counsel patients on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy for both pregnant women and their infants. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective during pregnancy and can protect newborns and young infants from severe COVID-19 infections and hospitalization.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Resources |
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These resources have been created for pediatric health care professionals to address the impact of racism, bias, and discrimination on the health and well-being of their patients and families. The purpose of these resources, which include tips and tools, is to prepare pediatric health care professionals to engage in meaningful conversations that positively affect infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their families within the context of the health supervision visit. The resources are created in the foundation of Bright Futures. Keeping the needs and concerns of patients and families are the first priority for all health supervision visits. |
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Resource #1: FAQ about Addressing the Impact of Racism |
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Resource #2: Why Conversations About Race Matter |
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Resource #3: Resource Repository |
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Resource #4: Resource Repository for Parents and Caregivers |
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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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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.
Mondays: 11:45am to 12:45pm Blue
Wednesdays: 10-11am West
New Mommy Mixer: Mix and mingle with other new moms and their babies in this fun atmosphere!
Wednesdays: 11am-Noon West
Fridays: 11am -Noon Green Valley
Zumbini: Enhance your child’s motor and cognitive skills and development milestones
Tuesday and Thurs: 9:15am-10am Green Valley
Wednesdays: 11:30am-12:12pm Henderson
Thursday: 10:15am-11am West
Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am Blue
Friday 9:30am to 10:30am Blue
Tuesday 10am-10:45am Flamingo
Tuesday 4:30pm to 5:30pm North LV
Wednesday 11am-12pm North LV
Sing & Sign: Food Time: for parents with children ages newborn to 2 years
October 10/6 and 10/20 1pm-1:30pm West
October 10/ and 10/ 1pm-1:30pm Green Valley
Blue Diamond: Wellness Center - 4855 Blue Diamond Rd., Suite 220
West: - Community Wellness Center - 7220 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 195
Flamingo: Wellness Center - 9880 W. Flamingo Rd., Suite 220
North Las Vegas: Wellness Center - 1550 W. Craig Rd., Suite 250
Henderson: Community Wellness Center Rose de Lima Campus - 102 E. Lake Mead Parkway
Green Valley: Community Wellness Center - 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180
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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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Southern Nevada Organizations interested in distributing New Mama Care Kits to new moms are encouraged to contact
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Sponsored by Anthem Nevada Medicaid, our direct client services program, “New Mama Care Kits” will assist low-income women by providing them with after birth supplies including pads to manage the flow, hemorrhoid wipes, sanitary wipes to keep stitches clean, hand sanitizer, and undergarments. The kits will also include important information and resources regarding infant safe sleep, immunizations, and postpartum depression.
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Thank You to our Platinum Sponsors |
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Thank You to our Gold Sponsor |
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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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