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SUID, SIDS, ASSB, What's the Difference?
Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Learn about the terms, how to help prevent SUID, and resources to help you talk with families. Read full story
Intimate Partner Violence is a Leading Cause of Death in Pregnancy and Postpartum.
1 in 4 Women Experience Intimate Partner Violence in Their Lifetime. Learn about resources for support and prevention including the Family Justice Center, National Domestic Violence Hotline, and the Futures Without Violence Toolkit. Read full story
Got your Covid Vaccination? You're Not Done Yet-Get your Flu Vaccination too and Prevent a Twindemic.
We may see a tough flu season this year as Covid prevention measures are relaxed, and because our immune systems were not challenged by flu last year. Prevent a potential Twindemic by getting vaccinated for flu now. Read full story
New Research and Educational Opportunities for Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Professionals.
Clarifying ACES Screening and Mandated Reporting Requirements. National Partnership for Women on Defining, Creating and Sustaining Optimal Maternal Health. Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences. How Gratitude Can Reduce Burnout in Health Care. The Commission on the Status of Women in Sonoma County. STI Clinical Update Webinar. Read full story
Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges.
Syphilis during pregnancy can cause fetal and infant loss and newborn birth defects and health challenges. Learn more about how untreated syphilis can affect a baby's health and the California Department of Public Health screening recommendations for syphilis. Read full story
I'm pregnant, or breast/chestfeeding- should a get a Covid-19 vaccination?
FDA has given full approval to the Covid-19 vaccination and 5 other reasons to get vaccinated if you are pregnant or chest/breastfeeding. Read full story
Si estoy embarazada o amamantando / amamantando... ¿Debería vacunarme COVID-19? ¡Probablemente si!
Los CDC han actualizado los consejos para mujeres embarazadas y lactantes para RECOMENDAR que se vacunen contra Covid-19. Read full story
Lead Poisoning is 100% Preventable
Preventing lead exposure in pregnancy also helps keep children safe from lead exposure. Read full story
Chronic HomelessnessDocumentation Training
Held by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission, this training will focus on the requirements to be considered chronically homeless as HUD defines it, as well as go over the documentation process for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program funded permanent supportive housing units. This training will be useful for providers who will be participating in the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) referral process and will be recorded and posted to our website for those who were unable to attend. Read full story
Request for Proposal: COVID-19Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG-CV) funds for Rapid Rehousing (RRH) andEmergency Shelter (ES) projects
Asyou are aware, ESG-CV funds can only be used “to prevent, prepare for, and respond tocoronavirus, among individuals and families who are homeless or receivinghomeless assistance and to support additional homeless assistance andhomelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts created bycoronavirus under the Emergency Solutions Grants program Read full story