Upcoming Events for the Week of November 23rd
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, visit 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:
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 Month
See 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 Month
Learn 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 Month
See 10 tips for family caregivers and available resources in the Family Caregiver Toolbox. - National Healthy Skin Month
- National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
See patient and caregiver resources and the risks, genetics, and prevention of stomach cancer. - Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
- Prematurity Awareness Month
See 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 Great 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 Events
Presented 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 Groups
Every Monday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Every Tuesday, 11:00am – 12:30pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Every Wednesday (Spanish), 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Every Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pm
These 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 Center
Webinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and Yourself During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
This 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 23
7th Annual LA County DHS Diabetes Day
November 23, 8:00am – 4:15pm
Presented the Los Angeles County Health Services
Holiday Drive-Thru Food Distribution
November 23, 9:00am: Verbum Dei High School, 11000 So. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059
For more information, call (310) 324-6408.
Presented by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, Real Run, and Verbum Dei High School
Racism & Maternal Mental Health
November 23, 11:00am
Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library in partnership with Maternal Mental Health NOW
Webinar: Racism & Maternal Mental Health
November 23, 11:00am
Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library in partnership with Maternal Mental Health NOW
Webinar: 2021 E&M Code Changes: Overview for Billing & Coding Staff
November 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone
November 23¸1:00pm – 2:00pm
For more information, contact Krystal Mousseau at pmousseau@ph.lacounty.gov or Steve Cagle at scagle@ph.lacounty.gov
Presented by Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness
Ready, Set, Write
November 23, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
This group is for children 3-5 years of age.
Presented by the Child Development Institute
Tuesday, November 24
Webinar: Covering Coronavirus: The Big Vaccine Roll-Out
November 24, 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism
Webinar: Understanding Remote Patient Monitoring & Medical Devices
November 24, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by the California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
November 24, 11:00am – 1:00pm*: Gardena Carson Family YMCA, 1000 Artesia Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90248
*One turkey per vehicle while supplies last. Must live in Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Wilmington, Torrance, Carson, Compton, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Gardena, Inglewood, or Watts.
For more information, contact Senator Steven Bradford’s District Office at (310) 412-6120.
Presented by Senator Steven Bradford (35th District), the YMCA, and others
Serie de Nutrición y Cocina
November 24, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
For more information, contact Daisy Pacheco at dpacheco@ccharities.org
Presented by Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness
Department of Mental Health Promotoras: Otros Trastornos de la Ninez
November 24, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Join by phone: (323) 776-6996
Passcode: 309150189#
For more information, contact Maria Zuniga at mazuniga@dmh.lacounty.gov
Presented by Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness
Wednesday, November 25
Department of Mental Health Promotoras: Other Childhood Disorders
November 25, 10:00am – 11:00am
Join by phone: (323) 776-6996
Passcode: 273790120#
For more information, contact Maria Zuniga at mazuniga@dmh.lacounty.gov
Presented by Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness
22nd Annual Harvest Feast in the Park
November 25, 11:00am – 2:00pm: Wilmington Town Square Park (Avalon & I Street), 105 West “I” Street Wilmington, CA 90744
Face masks required.
Presented by Marathon Employees and The Contractor Safety Council
Prenatal Support Group
November 25, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
You can register online or by calling (818) 888-4559.
Presented by Child Development Institute
Thursday, November 26
Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!
Visit the CDC for more information on having safe holiday celebrations.
Friday, November 27
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Saturday, November 28
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Sunday, November 29
We don’t know of any events happening today.