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4.01.2026

Survey Opportunities Allow You to Share Your Thoughts

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Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Maternal and Child Health in Nevada

Nevada’s Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Title V Program is working to better understand the needs of mothers, children and families across the state, and they need your input.

Each year, MCAH administers the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to support programs and services that improve MCH health outcomes statewide. A key part of this work is hearing directly from the community. 

You are invited to take 5 minutes to complete our survey and share your perspectives. Your feedback will help guide priorities, shape programs and ensure resources are directed where they are needed.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KWVYXKS 

The survey will close on April 15th, so don’t miss your chance to contribute.

Please also consider sharing this survey with your networks to help us reach as many voices as possible.

Thank you for partnering with us to build healthier futures for Nevada’s families.

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How Life Experiences Shape Maternal Health Decisions

Are you currently pregnant and living in the United States? 

Researchers at UC Davis are conducting a study to explore how past life experiences of mothers may influence health care decisions for their babies, including vitamins and vaccinations during and after pregnancy. 

Participation involves completing a 5–10-minute online survey. There is a chance to enter a prize drawing of $100 regardless of participation. The study is conducted entirely online, and your responses will remain confidential.

This study is part of a doctoral research project and is supported by the UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center and the UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.

This study requires:

Who can participate:

Benefits and risks of participating:

We cannot promise any benefits to you or others from your taking part in this research. We hope this research will help us better understand the needs of pregnant individuals and improve future care and communication strategies.

Compensation:

There will be a chance to enter a raffle to receive a $100 Babies R Us gift card, regardless of participation.

Click here to learn more and see if you qualify!

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