Stay in the know with the Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Coalition. Meet new members of the committees. Learn about the new programs and events that MCH is involved with. Stay connected with what's important. | |
Upcoming Coalition Meetings | |
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Northern Nevada MCH Meeting
Thursday, November 9th, 2023 from 8:30am-10:00am
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Southern Nevada MCH Meeting
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 from 9:00am-10:30am
Southern Nevada Health District
Red Rock Room
280 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
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Upcoming Events & Trainings | |
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Are you pregnant or have a child under 3?
¿Embarazada o tiene un hijo menor de 3 años?
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Please share with your networks! November's issue focuses on mental health fitness. | |
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Pediatric Mental Health Webinar
AMCHP and the American Academy of Pediatrics are hosting a virtual learning café series to increase awareness of community-based mental health supports that are available to children/youth and families. Each learning café will include a short didactic presentation, followed by peer-to-peer discussion and questions. Presenters will include staff from MCH Title V programs who have ongoing mental health programs that involve Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) programs and/or pediatric primary care professionals.
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Perinatal Mental Health Trainings for All | |
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders, including postpartum depression, are the most common medical complication associated with pregnancy and childbirth. PMHDs 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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Upcoming sessions:
Tuesday, 11/17, 10am-11a
Friday, 12/12, 10am-11a
2024 Dates:
Friday, 1/12, 10am-11a
Tuesday, 2/20, 10am-11a
Friday, 3/15, 10am-11a
For larger group training sessions, please email Kairirenae.pangelinan@dignityhealth.org.
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Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance Webinar Series | |
Important Updates & Resources | |
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New RSV Immunization for Infants & Children
New Maternal RSV Vaccine
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On September 22, 2023, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved the following recommendation for the maternal RSV vaccine: Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine is recommended in pregnant persons as a one-time dose at 32 weeks and zero days’ through 36 weeks and 6 days’ gestation using seasonal administration (meaning September–January in most of the continental United States) for prevention of RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infection in infants aged <6 months. It has been adopted by the CDC Director and is published in the MMWR, available here.
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published a Practice Advisory on Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination stating the below recommendation, available here.
- ACOG recommends a single dose of maternal RSV vaccination for pregnant individuals between 32 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation, using seasonal administration, to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract infection in infants.
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FDA Press Release on Abrysvo: FDA Approves First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV in Infants | FDA
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CDC's Healthcare Providers: RSV Vaccination for Pregnant People | CDC
Updated 2023-2024 monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines
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On September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued approval and Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) to both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech for their updated COVID-19 monovalent mRNA vaccines that correspond with the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant. In addition, on September 11, 2023, all bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the United States, regardless of age.
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On October 3, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for use in individuals 12 years of age and older to include the 2023-2024 formula. In addition, on October 3, 2023, the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (Original monovalent) is no longer authorized for use in the United States.
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Use of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines 2023-2024 Formula for Persons Aged 6 Months and Older MMWR: Use of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines 2023–2024 Formula for Persons Aged ≥6 Months: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, September 2023 | MMWR (cdc.gov)
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CDC's Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States: Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
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CDC Vaccine Schedules App for Healthcare Providers: Vaccine Schedules App | CDC
- Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you
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NEW RESOURCE from ADOLECENT HEALTH INITIATIVE | | |
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Text "Friend" to 62640
Chat at nami.org/talktous
Call 1-800-950-6264
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
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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.
For more information please email, psichapternv@gmail.com.
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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!
Download the app today!
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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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Free Birthing Center Tours: Register at StRoseHospitals.org/classes.
- My Baby App
- Mommy and Baby Yoga
- New Mommy Mixer
- Zumbini
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Sing & Sign: Food Time
- Parenting the Love and Logic Way
- Baby Steps: Learn and Play
- Mommy Care Club
- Kinship Care Club
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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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Funding was supported by the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services through Grant Number 6 B04MC45529 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and State General Fund. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department nor HRSA. | | | | |
