Entrenamiento Virtual de RCP y Primeros Auxilios con MedicZero (Español)
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Registrese para una capacitación virtual interactiva basada en RCP diseñada para equiparlo con habilidades esenciales para salvar vidas. En esta sesión integral, aprenderá a realizar RCP en bebés, niños y adultos, brindar alivio en caso de atragantamiento, usar un DEA y reconocer los signos de un derrame cerebral. Ya sea que sea padre, cuidador o simplemente alguien que quiera estar preparado para emergencias, esta capacitación le dará la confianza para actuar cuando más importa, todo desde la comodidad de su hogar. No pierda esta oportunidad de adquirir conocimientos valiosos y marcar la diferencia. ¡Inscríbase hoy!

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-06-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Irvington, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MOVING UP CEREMONY - IN PERSON
2025-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Join the Unity Family Success Center for an in-person activity honoring students who have graduated this school year. The Unity Family Success Center would like to honor your achievements and hard work. We also want to hear your goals for the next school year.

The Annual General Membership Meeting
2025-06-11 09:30 - 12:00 | The Conference Center, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043, United States
We’re honored to welcome Sayash Kapoor for our Annual General Membership Meeting on June 11 at Montclair State University’s conference center. Sayash Kapoor is a Senior Fellow at Mozilla, a Laurance S. Rockefeller Fellow in the Princeton University Center for Human Values, and a computer science Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy. He is a coauthor of AI Snake Oil, one of Nature’s 10 best books of 2024. His newsletter by the same name is read by over 50,000 AI enthusiasts, researchers, policymakers, and journalists. His work has been published in leading scientific journals such as Science and PNAS. He has written for mainstream outlets including The Wall Street Journal and WIRED and his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, Bloomberg, and many others. Kapoor has been recognized with various awards, including a best paper award at ACM FAccT, an impact recognition award at ACM CSCW, and inclusion in TIME’s inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Conference Center at Montclair State University
In-person event only.

Agenda:

9:30 am – Registration and Light Breakfast
10:00 am – Program Begins
12:00 pm – Event Concludes

Registration is required and space is limited. All event registrations will receive additional event and parking details approximately one week prior to the event. Please use the link below to register.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY (2 PART SERIES) VIA ZOOM
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00
Read to me from 0 to 3! Talk, Sing, Read, and Play! Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. Expectant parents, parents, and caregivers of children (0-3 years) are welcome to register and join our FREE workshop. Workshop includes Leap Frog, notebook, flashcards, board books, program packet & puzzles.
**MUST Attend BOTH workshops, which include follow-up, to receive a $25 gift card. ** GIFT CARDS WILL NOT BE EMAILED OR MAILED OUT. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THESE STIPULATIONS BEFORE ATTENDING. THE GIFT CARD HAS TO BE PICKED UP AT THE IRVINGTON OFFICE FOR ESSEX COUNTY RESIDENTS

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY FATHER'S DAY CRAFTS - IN PERSON
2025-06-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Join the Unity Family Success Center for an in-person activity creating crafts for all dads in our lives. We would also like to take this time to honor the dads who join us in honor of Father’s Day.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH VIA ZOOM
2025-06-19 16:00 - 17:00
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, to signify the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. With the significance of this date, the Unity Family Success Center will hold an informational presentation on how the day became a national holiday and its significance.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY PLANTING ACTIVITY IN PERSON
2025-06-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Join the Unity Family Success Center for a fun in-person activity. The children will have the opportunity to plant seeds for flowers and herbs. Parents have the opportunity to join their child. The Unity Family Success Center invites you to an entertaining and exciting event.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION SESSION VIA ZOOM
2025-06-25 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Unity Family Success Center for an information session on great events happening this summer. It is a session filled with exciting, engaging information.

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN PERSON
2025-06-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
CALLING ALL parents, community organizations, residents, and community members to join. We want to allow you to share your recommendations about fun and informative programs you would like to see in the future.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY PAINT FORK FIREWORKS & DECORATE 4TH OF JULY CUPCAKES IN PERSON
2025-07-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
The 4th of July is here! In honor of American Independence Day, the Unity Family Success Center invites you to not one, but two fun family events on the same day. The first involves painting beautiful fireworks with only paint and a fork. The second is where you can decorate cupcakes with the colors of the American flag. Both will be enjoyable and filled with creativity!

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MAKE YOUR OWN SLUSHIE IN PERSON
2025-07-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Join the Unity Family Success Center for a fun-filled family activity. Kids and parents can make their slushie with Different flavors of their choice. It’s an event filled with enjoyment.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY 2 PART SERIES VIA ZOOM
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00
Read to me from 0 to 3! Talk, Sing, Read, and Play! Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. Expectant parents, parents, and caregivers of children (0-3 years) are welcome to register and join our FREE workshop. Workshop includes: Leap Frog, notebook, flashcards, board books, program packet & puzzles **Attend BOTH the workshop and follow-up and receive a $25 gift card (GIFT CARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OR EMAILED, THEY HAVE TO BE PICKED UP AT THE IRVINGTON OFFICE) ** For Essex County Residents

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY WRITE A MESSAGE FOR A LOVED ONE IN PERSON
2025-07-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Let’s celebrate National Give Away Something Day! Visit the Unity Family Success Center to participate in a family event where kids can write and decorate gratitude message cards to give away to their parents. Kids will be able to practice the noble act of giving, and parents will feel appreciated for all that they do every day. The day will be filled with love.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
2025-07-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Newark Office, 50 Park Place, Suite 700, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians.
**SPACE IS LIMITED**View Printable Flyer Here

Click HERE to register

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP HEALTHY VISION AWARENESS PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM
2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Unity Family Success Center for an informational workshop on healthy vision awareness and ways to sustain healthy vision. In honor of July being Healthy Vision Month, we will be holding a Zoom meeting filled with important information on healthy vision, myths about healthy vision, and techniques to ensure that vision loss is prevented.

Basic Life Support Certification Course
2025-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Secaucus, 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 401, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality CPR, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Target Audience: The BLS Course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
Course Components:

High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MUSICAL CHAIRS IN PERSON
2025-07-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Join the Unity Family Success Center for a fun in-person activity. Parents and children will participate as teams in a few competitive rounds of Musical Chairs. The one who wins a round gets to pick the music for the next round! Parents and children can get valuable bonding time, and parents can introduce children to cultural songs. There will also be exciting prizes!

Maternal Health Program
2025-07-22 18:00 - 2025-08-05 18:30
All programs are FREE and occur virtually on zoom
A Pediatrician’s Guide to Safety, Milestones, and Emotional Health.
TUESDAY, JULY 22ND FROM 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Join Dr. Howard Mazin, Chief of Pediatrics – Neonatal Medicine, as he shares essential guidance for parents and caregivers on caring for infants and young children. This talk will highlight key topics every parent should know during the early stages of childhood, including safety, important developmental milestones, and building strong parent-child bonds. Whether you’re a first-time parent or simply looking to stay informed, this session offers valuable insights to help you support your child’s health, growth, and overall well-being.
Nutrition and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
TUESDAY, JULY 29 FROM TH 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Join Ivette Lebron, RD, for a comprehensive prenatal nutrition session. Learn how informed food choices can support fetal development, and acquire expert tips on managing cravings and creating healthy meal plans.

The Emotional Reality of Pregnancy and Motherhood: Support and Guidance
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH FROM 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Join Yaranil Ferrer, LCSW for a transparent discussion that dives into common issues in the perinatal period including baby blues and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) as well as suggestions for recognizing, managing, and accessing care. We will explore the importance of support systems in helping women thrive during this period and how to help women who may be struggling.

Zoom Meeting ID: 289 858 5260

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD IN PERSON
2025-07-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MAKE FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS AND BUILD YOUR OWN NACHO PLATE IN PERSON
2025-07-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Double celebration! The Unity Family Success Center will host two fun-filled activities for families. To celebrate the upcoming International Day of Friendship, kids and parents will make colorful friendship bracelets for their best friend(s). To celebrate National Avocado Day, kids and parents will build nacho plates; many delicious toppings will be available! Don’t miss out.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP HEPATITIS AWARENESS PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM
2025-07-30 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Unity FSC for an educational virtual presentation on hepatitis. Since July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, it is the perfect time for you to attend this workshop to learn about what hepatitis is, the different kinds of hepatitis, the various hepatitis vaccines available, the important of everyone getting the hepatitis B vaccine, and what you can do to support others with hepatitis.

Electronic Fetal Monitoring Nursing Certification Review Course
2025-07-31 08:00 - 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Irvington, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Instructor: Michelle L. Dickerson, PhD(c), RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, NPD-BC, CBC
Target Audience: Perinatal registered nurses
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 6.5 contact hours.
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194- 3/23-26
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Learning Outcomes: Immediately after attending the program, 95% of learners will report an increase in knowledge regarding electronic fetal monitoring. Six months after the program, 80% of attendees will report successful completion of the NCC Certification of Electronic Fetal Monitoring exam.
Cost: This course is $150.
Partnership member hospital staff may receive a $25 discount at the time of registration by using the code CCI25 and indicating their member hospital. A list of Partnership member hospitals can be found at https://pmch.org/member-hospitals/
Space is limited. No refunds after 7/24/25.
The Partnership reserves the right to cancel the program due to lack of enrollment.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY IN PERSON - DRAW YOUR FAMILY PHOTO
2025-08-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
American Family Day just passed by! Join the Unity Family Success Center in celebrating this special day by participating in a fun, in-person arts and crafts activity. Children will get the opportunity to draw their own family photos with a myriad of art supplies. Family pictures are valuable, and they are even more valuable when created by the youngest members of the family. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PART 1 IN PERSON
2025-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
Read to me from 0 to 3! Talk, Sing, Read, and Play! Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. Expecting parents, parents, and caregivers of children (0-3 years) are welcome to register and join our FREE workshop. Workshop includes:
Leap Frog, notebook, flashcards, board books, program packet & puzzles
**Attend BOTH the workshop and follow up and receive a $25 gift card**
For Essex County Residents

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY IN PERSON - LISTEN TO A STORY & CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKMARKS
2025-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, Suite 401, Irvington, 07111, United States
National Book Lovers Day was three days ago! Join the Unity Family for two exciting in-person activities that will start a love for reading in children. At first, children will listen to thrilling stories that were written specifically for them and that others of their age have particularly enjoyed. Then, children will create their own bookmarks using many different supplies, including fun stickers. Words let us dream. Please come to this activity to watch your children begin creating their own dreams!

Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification Review Course
2025-08-13 08:00 - 2025-08-14 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Irvington, 8th Floor Conference Room, 50 Union Avenue, 8th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Instructor: Michelle L. Dickerson, PhD(c), RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, NPD-BC, CBC
Target Audience: Inpatient obstetric registered nurses
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 13.0 contact hours.
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194- 3/23-26
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet, attend the program, and complete and submit an evaluation. Credit awarded commensurate with participation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Learning Outcomes: Immediately after attending the program, 95% of learners will report an increase in knowledge regarding inpatient obstetric nursing. Six months after the program, 80% of attendees will report successful completion of the National Certification Corporation Inpatient Obstetric Nursing exam.
Cost: This course is $250 for both days or $150 for one day.
Partnership member hospital staff may receive a $25 discount at the time of registration by using the code OB2025 and indicating their member hospital. A list of Partnership member hospitals can be found at https://pmch.org/member-hospitals/
Space is limited. No refunds after 8/7/25.
The Partnership reserves the right to cancel the program due to lack of enrollment.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM- HEALTH-REALTED DONATIONS AWARENESS PRESENTATION
2025-08-13 16:00 - 17:00
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. Health-related donations, such as organ, eye, and tissue donations can often be confusing for both the person donating and the person receiving. The Unity Family Success Center will be hosting an online informational session going over the major types of organ donations, how they work, how to sign up for them, who should sign up for them, their long-term implications, etc. Medical donations should not be done solely for economic benefit. Please attend to know why.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP - BE AWARE OF IMMUNIZATIONS PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM
2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! The Unity Family Success Center will be giving an informational presentation going through all the recommended vaccinations for children of different age groups, as well as for adults. We will also talk about why vaccination is important, what kinds of NJ organizations typically require which types of vaccines, as well as good immunization practices. Vaccinations create healthy populations, so please attend the session to get an overview of them!

Strategies in Lactation Support: Addressing Ethics and Family-Centered Care
2025-08-19 08:30 - 15:00 | Hudson County Schools of Technology – Frank J. Gargiulo Campus, 1 High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
Conference and Networking Event
Every lactation journey is unique and often brings unexpected challenges, particularly in the early days and months. Compassionate and knowledgeable support can make a lasting difference for lactating parents and their families. This conference is designed to empower lactation consultants, breastfeeding counselors, perinatal nurses, home-visiting nurses, doulas, and other perinatal professionals with current research, practical tools, and essential resources. Participants will gain the skills and confidence to provide empathetic, effective care and long-term support throughout the lactation experience.
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Carmen Baker-Clark, BA, IBCLC, RLC, CarePoint Health, Hoboken University Medical Center
Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA, IBCLC in Private Practice and Lawyer
Peter Bullock, CD, Hey Black Dad
Vickie Nizin, IBCLC, East Orange WIC
Brittany Wright, MPH, IBCLC, CBS, Perinatal Health Equity Initiative

Target Audience: Nurses, lactation consultants and counselors, doulas, community health workers
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 4.0 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26
CERPs: This program has been verified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners to award 3 L-CERPs (1 L-CERP for each breakout session), 2 E-CERPs, and 1 R-CERP. IBLCE Verification C2025513
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Learning Outcomes: After attending the program, 85% of learners will report that the continuing education program met their learning needs.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program, the registrant must sign in on the sign-in sheet, attend the entire conference, and complete and submit an online evaluation. Certificates of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Cost: This conference is $75. Early bird – Tickets purchased by July 29, 2025, are $60.
The ticket price includes coffee, lunch, and continuing education credits.
Registration: Click here to register.
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