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 | | |
Northern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting is: April 9th, 2026 from 8:30am-10:00am
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Southern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next meeting: April 14th, 2026 from 8:30am-10:00am
| | Upcoming Events & Trainings | | PCANV is hosting Positive Parenting Classes | | |
Toxic Stress Part I: Stress and the Brain
Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members
Description: This workshop explores how stress affects a child’s developing brain and overall well-being. Parents and caregivers will learn about different types of stress, including ongoing or overwhelming stress, and how early life experiences known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can influence a child’s emotions, learning, relationships, and behavior. Participants will gain a better understanding of why some children may respond to stress in challenging ways and the protective factors that contribute to the health, safety, and overall well-being of children.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Pacific Time) Click here to register.
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Toxic Stress Part II: Preventing Harmful Stress
Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members
Description: In this workshop, parents and caregivers will learn practical ways to reduce harmful stress and support healthy development in children. Using a prevention-focused approach, we will explore how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) help build resilience and strengthen a child’s ability to cope with challenges. Participants will learn how to encourage healthy coping skills, strengthen protective factors such as supportive relationships and safe environments, and better understand how stress affects brain development and behavior. We will also discuss what caring adults can do to lessen the impact and promote healing and long-term well-being.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Pacific Time) Click here to register.
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Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family and Community
Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members
Description: Enough Abuse! This educational program provides strategies for adults to take responsibility for preventing child sexual abuse. Learn how to recognize behaviors in adults that suggest someone might pose a sexual risk to children, and to recognize signs that a child might have been sexually abused.
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am (Pacific Time) Click here to register.
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A message from NVax:
NVax is here!
Please join us virtually for their our first meeting to hear more about who we are, what we plan to do, and how you
can participate.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
09:00 AM PDT
Register at: https://nvax.org/contact/
Follow their social media pages!
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Early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning, health, and success. At this year’s symposium, researchers, educators, service providers, community members, and professionals in the field will come together to share current research, real-world experiences, and ideas that can help strengthen early childhood systems and better serve children and families of Nevada.
The symposium will feature engaging research presentations, meaningful discussions, and dedicated time for networking with professionals who are passionate about early childhood development. Whether you work in education, health, policy, or community services, this event is a space to learn, collaborate, and be inspired.
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When
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time
10am-4pm
Cost
FREE to attend!
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May 1, 2026
8:30 am to 4 pm
College of Southern Nevada
6375 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146
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Planning to attend in person?
To attend in person, please click below to register.
*Spots are limited
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Can't join us in person?
Attend virtually!
Join us virtually through ZOOM for an exciting gathering where Community Health Workers from all over Nevada come together to share ideas, learn, and connect. Whether you're looking to grow your network or pick up the latest tips in health outreach, this summit is for you. Be ready to learn more about mental health, immunizations, chronic disease, human trafficking, sexual orientation, cancer, and much more.
| | National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance held in April, highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases. | | Important Updates & Resources | | | | |
The Southern Nevada Health District’s Safe Sleep Community Toolkit is now available for downloading and sharing - https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/suid/safe-sleep-community-toolkit/
Please check out the various topics within the toolkit and use them to share with your colleagues, community partners, and clients. Each topic within the toolkit is downloadable in different sizes for social media purposes and includes suggested captions and hashtags.
When sharing on social media, please remember to link SNHD’s main safe sleep webpage - https://snhd.info/suid and tag SNHD’s social media pages as well (Facebook and Instagram linked within the toolkit page).
| | Perinatal Mental Health Trainings for All | | Cribs 4 Kids Parent Safe Sleep Workshop | | |
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!
Please click the date below to register for a training.
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Upcoming sessions:
April 8th 10-11am
May 8th 10am-11am
June 10th 10am-11am
For larger group training sessions, please email Kairirenae.pangelinan@commonspirit.org.
| | Please contact us if you do not have a safe sleep environment prepared for your child. You may also sign up for a scheduled safe sleep workshop below. | Become a Cribs 4 Kids Partner: If you are an organization and would like to provide cribs to your clients, please contact Kairi at Kairirenae.Pangelinan@commonspirit.org. | | 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. | | | |
Nevada 2-1-1: Locate resources and services statewide
Go Before You Show: Prenatal campaign to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy
Sober Moms, Healthy Babies: Receive top priority admission at state-funded substance abuse treatment centers.
Tobacco Quitline: Free, convenient, safe, and secure way to quit smoking.
Count the Kicks: Easy, free, and reliable way for expectant parents to monitor their baby’s well-being in the third trimester in addition to regular prenatal visits
Safe Sleep: The Safe Sleep program ensures that every baby living in Nevada has a safe sleep environment.
| | Funding was supported by the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services through Grant Number 6 B04MC52938 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. | | | | |
