National Safety Month helps bring more awareness for preventable injuries and accidents. Every year, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death in the workplace, on the road, at home and out in our communities by making safety a priority.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
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Conduct a home fire drill - Taking precautionary measures can prevent severe damage and what better time than National Safety Month to practice a fire drill. Select a safety point that's close to your house. Test your fire alarms and perform the drill.
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Update your first-aid kit - Keeping an updated professional first aid kit is a simple yet effective way to keep yourself prepared for unforeseen emergencies. Make sure to stock it with dressings, bandages, tape, ointments, wipes, aspirin, gloves, scissors, and gauze pads. Make sure to check the first-aid kit regularly and remove ointments and medications that have reached their expiration dates.
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Practice self-defense - It’s always good to be mentally and physically prepared to face any unforeseen harm or danger. The best part about self-defense is that anyone can learn it. Anyone who needs to improve their strength and agility can practice different techniques like karate, boxing, and jiu-jitsu.
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During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, we reflect on the progress we have made as a Nation in the fight for justice, inclusion, and equality while reaffirming our commitment to do more to support LGBTQI+ rights at home and abroad.
Pride Month is so important because it marks the start of huge change within the LGBT+ community, as well as the wider societal implications. Although attitudes and injustice still remain, we have come a long way since the riots of 1969 and by continuing in this long standing tradition we continue to raise awareness, improve the attitudes of society and encourage inclusiveness. #Pride2022
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Today’s families are living under stressful circumstance and this causes strain on the entire household. Two working parents, single parents, families of mixed ethic or racial backgrounds, and same-sex parents all face different challenges in raising their children. National Family Month is meant to both celebrate the strength of families and offer ideas to support the challenges they face.
Take this time to reflect on your family and how to make it stronger. Spend time together doing something you all love!
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PTSD is an anxiety disorder that some people develop after seeing or living through an event that caused or threatened serious harm or death. PTSD may result in sleep problems, irritability, anger, recurrent dreams about the trauma, intense reactions to reminders of the trauma, disturbances in relationships, and isolation. Some people may recover a few months after the event, but for others it may take years. For some, PTSD may begin long after the events occur. This mental disorder is highly treatable, but due to the lack of knowledge around it as well as the stigma attached to seeking mental help, many choose to ignore the problem and suffer through it.
How to observe National PTSD Awareness Month:
- Stand with PTSD survivors - PTSD survivors need care, attention and love. Research shows that people recover faster from illness if they have supporters in the shape of friends and/or family. Be there for them by being informed about their specific symptoms, directing them to professional help, or just lending them an ear.
- Learn about PTSD - Research about PTSD's causes, symptoms, and treatments. You will be better equipped in helping people in the future or even yourself.
- Talk about PTSD - The main aim of National PTSD Awareness Month is to spread awareness about it. Talk to your friends and family, go to events related to it and donate to PTSD organizations if you can afford to. But whatever you choose to do, don't stop spreading information about the disorder.
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Children’s vision challenges are particularly hard to detect because the child may not know they are seeing the world differently than other children. Infants and children should have eye exams to be sure that they can see both near and far away, make sure their eyes work together to focus on a single object, and that the eyes are disease free.
If vision problems are not detected, children can have developmental problems that are sometimes misdiagnosed as ADHD or other learning disabilities. Infants with vision loss cannot pick up cues such as body language and facial expressions which can hinder their language development. The same challenges can cause a child to have trouble learning to read or write since they cannot see the letters properly or keep them in focus long enough to process them.
Once properly diagnosed, glasses can correct many of these challenges, other times vision therapy is required. This process includes exercises that strengthen the muscles around the eyes and create good habits for the eyes.
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Upcoming Coalition Meetings |
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Southern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next Meeting will be held on September 13, 2022 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Northern Nevada MCH Meeting
Next Meeting will be held on June 9, 2022 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Washoe County Commissioner’s Chambers at the Washoe County Complex Building A
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Now accepting nominations for Treasurer!
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Upcoming Events & Trainings |
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Join us this fall at Camp C.O.P.E., where we'll be Creating Open-hearted Peaceful Experiences for our campers.
We're preparing the campgrounds as we speak, so keep your binoculars and compass close by to find your way over. Be sure to stay on the lookout for more information.
The NV Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition will be hosting the 2022 Fall Symposium virtually on Friday, September 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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NAMICon 2022
June 14 - 16, 2022
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The pandemic and global events of the past two years have had a profound effect on the mental health of all of us across the country. It is more essential than ever to bring our community Together for Mental Health to learn about new research, resources and solutions and to facilitate networking with peers and colleagues from around the country and the globe.
NAMICon 2022 will feature more than 30 workshops built around five tracks along with plenary speakers and special events.
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Health Care Transition Series
“Engaging Youth in Health and Well-Being”
June - August
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Join in this summer for a webinar series on health care transition and other important topics related to child and teen health. We have scheduled a series of experts to bring you the up-to-date information you've been looking for! Each session will begin with an important health care transition tip, followed by an expert speaker and time for questions.
Our information-packed one hour sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM: June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10, and August 24. See below for topics.
All sessions are on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM
June 15
Family Navigation Network and Nevada Medical Home Portal
Dr. Aleksa Owen and Estefania Caldera, Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities
June 29
Achieving a Better Life Experience, ABLE Accounts
Erik Jimenez, Nevada State Treasurer’s Office
July 13
Ask the Doctor about Medications
Dr. Mario Gaspar De Alba, UNLV Medical School
July 27
Medicaid/ Katie Beckett
Laurie Bauer and Tonya Blochowiak, Nevada Medicaid Office
August 10
Supported Decision Making
Alexander Cherup, Nevada Legal Services
August 24
Behavioral Health “Building Cooperative Behavior”
Christine O’Flaherty, Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, Positive Behavior Supports of Nevada
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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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Hanging Out or Hooking Up - A Public Health Priority
June 15, 2022 from 9:00 - 11:15 a.m.
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The workshop is designed to increase the healthcare providers’ knowledge and understanding about young adult relationship abuse, mandated reporting, and incorporating evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches in educating your adolescent patients about abuse prevention and promoting healthy relationships.
Participants will explore ways to improve services and increase the safety of their teen patients by learning how to conduct an assessment, educate, support, and provide appropriate resources and referrals to community-based advocacy programs.
Facilitator: Judy Henderson, MEd. Mgt. Training Coordinator, NCEDSV
While working at NCEDSV, Judy has conducted over 275 presentations. In 2016, Judy received the Stellar Educator Award from the Alliance for Victim’s Rights and in 2019, she presented Intimate Partner Violence: A Public Health Priority for EMS Providers at the National Sexual Violence Conference in Philadelphia. In 2021, Judy created a virtual poster for the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence.
Recommended Audience: Healthcare providers in all professional fields serving adolescents.
CEUs are pending through the Nevada Board of Examiners for Nursing and Social Work.
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Important Updates & Resources |
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Funding Opportunity | Violence Against Women and Substance Use Prevention Initiative
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Estimated Total: $3,000,000
Award Amount: Up to $750,000 per budget period
Application Due Date: July 13, 2022
These grants are designed to bring together substance use disorder providers and maternal health stakeholders with those working to prevent violence against women. OWH recommends applicants represent a collaborative partnership, including partnerships with domestic and sexual violence organizations at the state and local level to address the intersections of intimate partner violence and substance use. Other partners could include, but are not limited to: hospitals/health care organizations, institutions of higher education, and non-profit public health entities. Such partnerships will support development of new and innovative programs in health information, health promotion, preventive health services and provide for the exchange of information. Applicants may be public or private (profit or nonprofit) entities.
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Important information about the formula shortage |
The current infant formula shortage has been caused by a recall of contaminated formula by Abbott Nutrition which led to the closing of its manufacturing plant and exacerbated an existing supply chain shortage. This week we're answering a few of your questions about the shortage and what you can do to feed your baby.

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COVID-19 Vaccine | Booster Dose for Children 5-11 years |
This technical bulletin summarizes the recent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose recommendation for children.
Children eligible to receive the recommended Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose include:
- Any individual ages 5 through 11 years old, at least five months after completion of a two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine primary series
- Any moderately to severely immunocompromised individual ages 5-11 years old, at least three months after completion of a three dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine primary series.
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Emergency Respite Funding for Caregivers |
This is a one-time emergency funding assistance opportunity for family and/or friend caregivers who have an unplanned, unavoidable absence and need care for their loved one but have difficulty paying for care. A caregiver who is experiencing a respite emergency is encouraged to apply by using the referral form. |
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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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Nevada Pediatric Psychiatry Solutions (NVPeds) Program Update
Starting July 1, 2022, NVPeds will no longer offer its free psychiatric consultation and care referral services. NVPeds is shifting towards strengthening our training and education services by expanding our free professional development opportunities for pediatric health care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and allied professionals. To be informed of upcoming trainings and exciting professional development opportunities, please contact NVPeds at NVPeds@dcfs.nv.gov.
If you are seeking support with psychiatric consultation and care coordination, NVPeds encourages providers to contact the Pediatric Access Line (PAL) program at 702-553-4528 or https://center4cs.org/pal-members/dashboard/. The PAL program is a free service that makes child & adolescent psychiatry consultation immediately available to any primary care providers (PCPs) in Nevada, regardless of the patient’s resources or where they live.
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Postpartum Support International
Information
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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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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 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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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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In March 2021 the Southern Nevada Maternal and Child Health Coalition launched its first direct client services program, sponsored by Anthem Nevada Medicaid. Our “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 Platinum Sponsors
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Calling All First Time Parents!
You may be eligible to receive services from a personal nurse through Nurse Family Partnership
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of babies are born to vulnerable first-time moms facing serious challenges. Nurse-Family Partnership provides first-time moms with specially trained nurses to help them be the best moms they can be!
Over 40 years of evidence show the measurable, long-lasting difference Nurse-Family Partnership makes in the lives of moms and their children.
Many more moms and babies need our help!
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Learn About MCH Initiatives |
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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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NVMCH | Phone: (702) 616-4912 | www.nvmch.org |
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