BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PMCH - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PMCH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pmch.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PMCH REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250115T030617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T011157Z UID:10002639-1738670400-1738675800@pmch.org SUMMARY:Creating Safe Care: Supporting Pregnant & Parenting Patients Who Use Drugs DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar\nPunitive drug and child welfare policies mean that pregnant or parenting people who use drugs are less likely to access prenatal and postnatal care. When they do\, they encounter unique forms of stigma\, discrimination\, and legal challenges. This webinar\, based on the Creating safe care: supporting pregnant and parenting patients who use drugs toolkit\, aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools they need to support pregnant and parenting people who use drugs\, and provide information and resources for engaging with child welfare services. It highlights the health and social needs of pregnant and parenting people who use drugs\, and offers strategies grounded in racial equity\, compassion\, and harm reduction principles. \nTarget Audience: Nurses\, Physicians\, Midwives\, and Social Workers \nPresenters: \nMichelle Adyniec\, RN\, BSN\, Associate Clinical Director of Care Management and Redesign Initiatives\, Camden Coalition \nLaura Sorensen\, MSW\, Associate Director for Harm Reduction Programs\, Camden Coalition \nLearning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program\, at least 90% of participants will report that the knowledge gained met their learning needs. \nDisclosure/Commercial Support: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. \nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.5 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 \nApproval 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. \nSuccessful Completion: To receive contact hours for viewing this live continuing education program\, the participant must register for the program\, view at least 80% of the webinar\, and complete and submit an electronic evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of submission of the evaluation. \nCost: This program is free\, but registration is required \nRegistration: Click Here to register URL:https://pmch.org/event/creating-safe-care/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumbnail-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250128T184124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T184431Z UID:10002646-1738683000-1738686600@pmch.org SUMMARY:PARENT AND CHILD IN PERSON ACTIVITY LEGO BLOCKS BUILDING DESCRIPTION:The Unity Family Success Center will host a fun activity for children to get creative and build different art works using Lego blocks while chatting and having snacks.  Join in on the FUN! URL:https://pmch.org/event/parent-child-activity-lego-blocks-building/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T151224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T190427Z UID:10002648-1738857600-1738861200@pmch.org SUMMARY:IN PERSON INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY 2 DESCRIPTION: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. **Must attend BOTH the workshop and follow up and receive a $25 gift card**  GIFT CARDS WILL NOT BE EMAILED OR MAILED OUT. MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT IRVINGTON OFFICE. URL:https://pmch.org/event/in-person-informational-workshop-early-childhood-literacy-2/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250117T152327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T174013Z UID:10002642-1739264400-1739289600@pmch.org SUMMARY:Skills Day for Perinatal Visiting Nurses DESCRIPTION:This program will review the basic essentials of conducting a home visit for birthing parents and newborns. Topics will include steps of conducing a home visit safely\, maternal and newborn assessment\, infant feeding challenges\, addressing emergencies\, and community resources and referrals. Participants will have opportunity for questions\, discussions\, and learning from each other.  \nTarget Audience \nPerinatal Visiting Nurses \nLearning Outcome \nAt the conclusion of the program\, participants will report an increase in knowledge and skill to effectively and safely conduct perinatal home visits. \nDisclosure/Commercial Support \nThe planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity. \nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours \nThis program has been awarded 6.0 contact hours. \nThe 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 \nApproval 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. \nSuccessful Completion \nTo receive contact hours for participating in the continuing education program\, the registrant must sign in\, attend the entire program\, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the program. \nCost \n$125. Ticket price includes nursing contact hours and lunch. Contact ProfEd@pmch.org for scholarship opportunities.  URL:https://pmch.org/event/skills-day-for-perinatal-visiting-nurses/ LOCATION:RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center Conference Room\, 2120 Lamberts Mill Rd\, Scotch Plains\, NJ CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Subheading-e1737135690755.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T154723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T154723Z UID:10002650-1739287800-1739291400@pmch.org SUMMARY:IN PERSON PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY VALENTINE'S DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS DESCRIPTION:Join the Unity Family Success Center for a fun free in-person Arts and craft workshop\, where Families will get to sit back\, relax\, and enjoy a evening filled with fun and excited crafts. URL:https://pmch.org/event/in-person-parent-child-activity-valentines-day-arts-and-crafts/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T155244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T200220Z UID:10002651-1739462400-1739466000@pmch.org SUMMARY:INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP ESSEX COUNTY RESOURCE WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM DESCRIPTION:The Unity Family Success Center will host a free workshop to help participants navigate the many different resources the community offers. URL:https://pmch.org/event/informational-workshop-essex-county-resource-workshop-via-zoom/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250117T150714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195408Z UID:10002640-1739527200-1739541600@pmch.org SUMMARY:Basic Life Support Certification Course DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward \nBasic 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. \nTarget 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. \nCourse Components:  \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants\n\n  \nThe 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. URL:https://pmch.org/event/basic-life-support-certification-course-2/ LOCATION:Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Newark Office\, 50 Park Place\, Suite 700\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CPR-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T160656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T200256Z UID:10002652-1739548800-1739552400@pmch.org SUMMARY:FATHER FOCUSED STORYTIME VIA ZOOM DESCRIPTION:Virtual storytime for children ages 1- 5!  The Unity Family Success Center will host a virtual story time where we will read two children’s books together.  This virtual story time is a great opportunity for children to engage in a fun reading activity\, This will be a great educational workshop for your little ones.  Join in on the FUN! URL:https://pmch.org/event/father-focused-storytime-via-zoom/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pictures-for-website-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T161605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T161605Z UID:10002653-1739892600-1739896200@pmch.org SUMMARY:IN PERSON PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY - PARENT APPRECIATION LUNCH EVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Unity Family Success Center for a Parent appreciation lunch to thank all our wonderful parents for your commitment to the family success center. URL:https://pmch.org/event/father-focused-storytime-via-zoom-2/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-15-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T180611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T180707Z UID:10002654-1740409200-1740412800@pmch.org SUMMARY:IN PERSON PARENT ADVISORY COMMUNITY MEETING DESCRIPTION:CALLING All community organizations\, residents and community members to join  We want to give YOU the opportunity to share your recommendations about what fun and informative programs you would like to see in the future of your community.  YOU’RE INVITED TO DISCUSS: UPCOMING EVENTS Share upcoming events your organization is hosting ONLINE WORKSHOPS Share online workshop community organizations or members can attend NETWORK WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Connect with other organizations and community leaders! URL:https://pmch.org/event/in-person-parent-advisory-community-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pictures-for-website-5-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T190045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T190045Z UID:10002655-1740497400-1740501000@pmch.org SUMMARY:IN PERSON PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY BLACK HISTORY ARTS AND CRAFTS DESCRIPTION:Join the Unity Family Success Center for a fun activity creating different crafts and learning fun facts about black history. URL:https://pmch.org/event/in-person-parent-child-activity-black-history-arts-and-crafts/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-16-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055427 CREATED:20250129T151224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T190427Z UID:10002656-1740672000-1740675600@pmch.org SUMMARY:IN PERSON INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY 2 DESCRIPTION: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. **Must attend BOTH the workshop and follow up and receive a $25 gift card**  GIFT CARDS WILL NOT BE EMAILED OR MAILED OUT. MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT IRVINGTON OFFICE. URL:https://pmch.org/event/in-person-informational-workshop-early-childhood-literacy-2/2025-02-27/ LOCATION:Unity Family Success Center\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Family Success Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pictures-for-website-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Family Success Center":MAILTO:unity@pmch.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR