NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re making updates as we learn about them, but we recommend contacting organizers before registering for in-person events.For updated information and resources for home visitors, check out our COVID-19 page. From all of us at LABBN, we wish you and yours good health during these challenging times.
Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant women and families with little ones. also included: events around L.A. county that you can share with the families you serve. want to look further into the future? See the comprehensive lists we update weekly for:
Home Visiting and Early childhood Professionals
Parents, Caregivers, and Families
Do you have something for us to include? Email vreyes@labestbabies.org. and stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
November is:
American Diabetes MonthSee the Diabetes overview to learn about symptoms, risks, and prevention. also see the CDC’s diabetes resources.
Bladder health awareness Month
Bone Marrow awareness Month
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (COPD) awareness MonthLearn about COPD symptoms, causes and risk factors. also see the COPD patient resources and videos for patients and caregivers.
Diabetic Eye disease awareness Month
National Epilepsy awareness Month
National family Caregivers MonthSee 10 tips for family caregivers and available resources in the family Caregiver Toolbox.
National healthy Skin Month
National stomach cancer awareness MonthSee patient and caregiver resources and the risks, genetics, and prevention of stomach cancer.
Pancreatic cancer awareness Month
Prematurity awareness MonthSee available prematurity research and resources for pregnancy, babies, complication and loss, and tools and resources. Also, see the California department of Public Health’s preterm birth outreach and education toolkit.
Pulmonary Hypertension awareness Month
Medical-Surgical Nurses Week (November 1 – 7)
National medical staff Services awareness Week (November 1 – 7)
National nurse Practitioner Week (November 8 – 14)
World Pneumonia Day (November 12)
World Diabetes Day (November 14)
World Prematurity Day (November 17)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease Day (November 18)
U.S. Antibiotic awareness Week (November 18 – 24)
World Antimicrobial awareness Week (November 18 – 24)
The terrific American Smokeout Day (November 19)
World Pancreatic cancer Day (November 19)
International Survivors of suicide Loss Day (November 21)Find an international Survivors of suicide Loss Day event near you.
Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD) awareness Week (November 22 – 28)
National family health history Day (November 26)
Events happening throughout November
Early childhood and family Engagement EventsPresented by the Los Angeles Public Library:
Music Mondays: Mondays, 10:00am
Storytime Online: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am
Baby and Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am
Virtual Mini-Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am
For more information on the events hosted, please refer to this calendar.
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Online COVID-19 (Coronavirus) support GroupsEvery Monday, 5:00pm – 6:30pmEvery Tuesday, 11:00am – 12:30pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pmEvery Wednesday (Spanish), 4:00pm – 5:30pmEvery Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pmThese social support groups offer a space for continued connection during these times of increased isolation. These are not psychotherapy groups, but the therapists facilitate the groups to offer structure and support.Presented by The Relational CenterWebinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and yourself during the COVID-19 PandemicEvery Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pmThis weekly webinar was created as a safe place for lactation professionals to gather. There will be a new speaker/topic each week to provide current information on guidelines and recommendations.Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
Monday, November 16
Virtual Training: vital Competencies Coaching ProgramNovember 16, December 9, January 21-22, February 3 & 23, March 10 & 24; TBAPresented by ZERO TO THREEVirtual Training: Childbirth education Training for Maternal-Infant health WorkersNovember 16, 18, & 20, 8:30am – 5:00pmPresented by happy Mama healthy baby AllianceWebinar: Our Children are in DangerNovember 16, 9:00am – 10:00amThis webinar is about increased hunger, poverty, and other serious threats to children and their families because of the pandemic.Presented by coalition on Human NeedsVirtual Training: child parent Psychotherapy (CPP) 18-month Implementation level TrainingBeginning November 16, 9:00am – 1:00pmMore information: contact CPP Trainer, Dr. Maricella Mendez-Sherwin, at mendezsherwin1@gmail.comPresented by the county of Los Angeles department of mental HealthWebinar: From Pre- to Post-Pandemic: COVID Vulnerabilities and the Plight of MigrantsNovember 16, 10:00amPresented by the university of Texas medical Branch (UTMB)Myths of Motherhood: Resources for new & Expectant FamiliesNovember 16, 11:00amPresented by the Los Angeles Public library in partnership with Maternal mental health NOWWebinar: Outreach Strategies to increase Vaccination RatesNovember 16, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the California primary care AssociationWebinar: Choosing Your Attitude: Using Strength-Based family AssumptionsNovember 16, 12:30pmPresented by Brazelton Touchpoints CenterSubstance use in Your CommunityNovember 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pmFor more information, contact Krystal Mousseau at pmousseau@ph.lacounty.gov or Steve Cagle at scagle@ph.lacounty.govPresented by Curtis Tucker center for community WellnessNutrition & cooking class SeriesNovember 16, 2:30pm – 3:30pmFor more information, contact Daisy Pacheco at dpacheco@ccharities.orgPresented by Curtis Tucker center for community Wellness
Tuesday, November 17
Webinar: Making the grade on Maternal and child Health: 2020 March of Dimes report CardNovember 17, 7:00amPresented by March of DimesWebinar: Engagement Strategies for Practitioners and Families in Virtual and In-Person ContextsNovember 17, 9:00am – 10:30amPresented by start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention Fund) in partnership with the national Council on family RelationsC.A.L.M. baby & Me GroupNovember 17, 10:00am – 11:00amThis group is for parents with babies ages 0-12 months. You can register online or by calling (818) 888-4559.Presented by child development InstituteWebinar: Promoting effective Parenting with Motivational InterviewingNovember 17, 10:00am – 11:00amFor more information, please refer to this flyer.Presented by the OunceVirtual Event: Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) regional learning Collaborative – Session 2: Strategies for community Engagement and MobilizationNovember 17, 10:00am – 11:30amPresented by the Los Angeles county department of Public health and UCLA center for HIV Identification, Prevention and treatment Services (CHIPTS)Webinar: From “Second Shift” to “First Shift”: Supporting Fathers as central to family LifeNovember 17, 11:00amThis webinar will have live Spanish translation.Presented by the Brazelton Touchpoints CenterVirtual Event: From Rwanda to new England: Lessons From a Strengths-Based home Visiting intervention for Families Facing AdversityNovember 17, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by ZERO TO THREEWebinar: Mobilizing Public health to achieve environment JusticeNovember 17, 11:00am – 12:30pmPresented by American Public health association (APHA)Webinar: Reducing Preterm Birth: States Share Interventions, policy Efforts, & Emerging IssuesNovember 17, 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresented by the national Institute for Children’s health quality (NICHQ)Webinar: Prematurity awareness Month Webinar series – clinical PracticeNovember 17, 12:00pm – 1:30pmPresented by March of Dimes CaliforniaWebinar: eClincialWorks: UDS 2020 Updates, Tips and TricksNovember 17, 1:00pm – 2:30pmPresented by the California primary care association and eClinicalWorksVirtual Event: The new Strategies TA LaunchNovember 17, 2:00pm – 3:30pmPresented by Strategies TA (formerly known as Strategies 2.0) in partnership with the office of child abuse Prevention (OCAP)Serie de Nutrición y CocinaNovember 17, 2:30pm – 3:30pmFor more information, contact Daisy Pacheco at dpacheco@ccharities.orgPresented by Curtis Tucker center for community WellnessPlanning for a healthy Home, Body, and baby Workshop series – Session 2November 17, 3:00pm – 4:30pmIn this session the following topics will be covered: toxic-free face creams, making and choosing toxic-free cosmetics, and healthy nail salons.In addition, four $25 gift cards will be raffled at each workshop.Presented by the Iris Cantor – UCLA Women’s health education and research center and othersDepartment of mental health Promotoras: Trastornos de Ansiedad y Depresion de la NinezNovember 17, 6:00pm – 7:00pmJoin by phone: (323) 776-6996Clave: 309150189#For more information, contact Maria Zuniga at mazuniga@dmh.lacounty.govPresented by Curtis Tucker center for community Wellness
Wednesday, November 18
Virtual Event: 2020 healthy LifeStars conference – Improving health Outcomes through Obesity PreventionNovember 18, 7:00amPresented by healthy LifeStarsWebinar: CWA Advocacy & education TrainingNovember 18, 9:00amPresented by the California WIC AssociationWebinar: impact of breast surgery on BreastfeedingNovember 18, 9:00am – 10:30amPresented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding CoalitionGrupo de Apoyo Para el Bienestar EmocionalNovember 18, 9:00am – 11:00am: California hospital medical Center, Leavey Hall (room TBD), 320 W. 15th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015To register, contact Irma Radillo at (213) 742-5838Presented by Dignity health – California hospital medical CenterVirtual Event: CJJ’s 2020 annual conference and Council of State Advisory Groups: Dreaming big Together: youth Justice ReimaginedNovember 18 – 20, 9:00am – 4:00pmPresented by the coalition for Juvenile JusticeVirtual Event: Serving Victims of child abuse and Neglect during COVID-19 SymposiumNovember 18, 9:30am – 4:00pmPresented by the coalition for Victims of child AbuseFoodie Families For infant and ToddlersNovember 18, 10:00am – 11:00amThis group is for children ages 24 – 36 months. You can register online or by calling (818) 888-4559.Presented by child development InstituteDepartment of mental health Promotoras: childhood anxiety & emotional DisordersNovember 18, 10:00am – 11:00amJoin by phone: (323) 776-6996Passcode: 273790120#For more information contact Maria Zuniga at mazuniga@dmh.lacounty.govPresented by Curtis Tucker center for community WellnessFoodie Families For infant and ToddlersNovember 18, 11:00am – 12:00pmThis group is for ages 6-12 months. You can register online or by calling (818) 888-4559.Presented by child development InstituteWebinar: Virtual community Event: Los Angeles resource CollaborativeNovember 18, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Aunt BerthaVirtual Event: two Day mental health Briefing (Day 1 of 2)November 18, 11:00am – 1:00pmPresented by California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN)Hold on to Hope: Bully PreventionNovember 18, 4:00pm – 5:00pmFor more information, contact Stacie Hall at holdontohopecampaign@gmail.comPresented by Curtis Tucker center for community WellnessWork, Life, & BalanceNovember 18, 5:30pm – 6:30pmPresented by the national responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC)
Thursday, November 19
Virtual Event: Continuing conversation Series: Applied research at NCHS and the CensusNovember 19, 9:00amPresented by the marriage Strengthening research & Dissemination (MAST) center in partnership with the national center for family and marriage research (NCFR)Webinar: Non-Violent crisis Intervention®November 19, 9:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the community clinic association of Los Angeles county (CCALAC)Webinar: A Roadmap to 21st Century Public health data InfrastructureNovember 19, 10:00amPresented by the Healthcare information and management Systems society and othersVirtual Training: Black Mother’s mental and emotional health – A part of the 2020 health and Racial Equity in the NICU TrainingNovember 19, 10:00am – 11:00amPresented by once Upon A Preemie Academy (QUAP)Virtual Event: Monthly Virtual meeting – Prematurity awareness Month & MoreNovember 19, 10:00am – 12:00pmPresented by Maternal and child health AccessVirtual Event: California primary care association office Hours: Readiness to Train assessment tool (RTAT)November 19, 11:00am – 12:00pmPresented by the California primary care association (CPCA)Webinar: Looking Forward: The WIC Landscape following the presidential ElectionNovember 19, 12:00pmPresented by the national WIC AssociationVirtual Event: two Day mental health Briefing (Day 2 of 2)November 19, 12:30pm – 2:00pmPresented by California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN)Virtual Event: Women in academic Medicine: leadership and Intersectionality MatterNovember 19, 1:00pm – 2:15pmPresented by the new York Academy of MedicineVirtual Workshop: three Secrets of successful Volunteer OperationsNovember 19, 1:00pm – 2:30pmPresented by the American Red Cross Los Angeles RegionVirtual Event: Integrated community Solutions work group MeetingNovember 19, 2:00pm – 3:30pmMeetings usually take place monthly on the 3rd Thursday. For more information on joining this work group please contact, summer McBride at summer@clarishealth.org or Leilani Darrett at leilanidarrett@gmail.comPresented by the South Los Angeles/South Bay AAIM community action TeamVirtual Training: ABE Tutoring Best PracticesNovember 19, 2:00pm – 4:00pmPresented by Literacy WorksWebinar: Protecting Children: during and beyond COVIDNovember 19, 3:30pmPresented Greater Bay area child abuse Prevention Council CoalitionYogaNovember 19, 4:00p