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Upcoming Coalition Meetings

Northern Nevada MCH Meeting

Next meeting is: November 14th, 2024 from 8:30am-10:00am

Southern Nevada MCH Meeting

Next meeting is: November 12th, 2024 from 8:30am-10:00am

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Upcoming Events & Trainings

Upcoming Events!

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Community Surveys

The Let’s Go 2050 Plan identifies what transportation improvements our community will invest in over 20 years! The RTC has taken your feedback from earlier this year and updated the draft plan. Now, it’s your turn to explore and share your thoughts on the draft plan and proposed projects.

 

Visit the virtual public meeting to leave a comment and enter to win one of two $100 Visa gift cards!  #LetsGo2050 #RTCSNV #RTP

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Next date: Friday November 19th, 2024 from 9am-11am

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Workshops all year long! Click here to view more

November Observances

Indigenous American Heritage Month

Four major Indigenous groups; the Northern Paiute, the Shoshone, the Southern Paiute, and the Washoe are the original caretakers of the land we now call Nevada


Sunday, November 10 | 10am-3pm

Water Street Plaza (Southern NV)

Celebrate a full day of Indigenous American culture during National Native American Heritage Month! This event honors Indigenous culture through a full day of immersive activities and traditions.

 

Activities and Highlights

  • Traditional Dances
  • Live Music
  • Storytelling
  • Demonstrations and Crafts
  • Indigenous Foods

Veterans Day

November 11, 2024

Thanksgiving

November 28, 2024

 

In November, we honor Prematurity Awareness Month. About 15 million babies around the world are born prematurely every year, and around 1 million don't survive.

Important Updates & Resources

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!


Please click the date below to register for a training.

Upcoming sessions:

Friday, November 8th 10-11am

Wednesday, December 11th 10-11am

Friday, January 17th 10-11am

Wednesday, February 12th 10-11am

Friday, March 14th 10-11am


For larger group training sessions, please email Kairirenae.pangelinan@dignityhealth.org.

Nevada Statewide Immunization Programs


Please visit https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/Immunizations/ for more information.

Postpartum Support International, Nevada Chapter

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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Breastfeeding Support
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.
 
Visit NV Breastfeeds Website
Visit Southern NV Breastfeeding Coalition Website
Visit Northern NV Breastfeeding Coalition Website
Learn about Breastfeeding Consults
Northern Nevada Postpartum Support & Therapists
Call for More Information
  • 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

Free community classes in Southern Nevada

Dignity Health Community Outreach is offering online and in-person fitness, wellness, and children's classes.

  • 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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MCH Initiatives

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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 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.

NVMCH | Phone: (702) 620-7801 | www.nvmch.org

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