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LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub Events

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)
Jun
26

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: In this online peer support webinar, this inclusive space will foster community and connection, allowing doulas to share experiences, seek guidance and access valuable resources related to becoming and BEING a Medi-Cal approved provider. 

April’s Theme: “Making it Make Cents: Medi-cal Billing & Compliance” 

Brought to you by The Chaun Collective with Chantel Runnels

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/DoulaLab

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DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jun
26

DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL

VIRTUAL

INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER EVENT - INVITE ONLY

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: The Doula Hub will convene a quarterly Doula Hub Advisory Council, with representation from doulas, advocates, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and community partners, to guide these areas and ensure equity and inclusivity remain at the forefront.

Brought to you by The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub

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Community-Based Doula Certification Training
Jul
16

Community-Based Doula Certification Training

  • 540 North Marine Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90744 United States (map)
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LOCATION: 540 N. Marine Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

DATES: Weekly every Wednesday, July 16th-December 17th

TIME: 6:30-9:30PM

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: HealthConnect One’s Community-Based Doula Program is a nationally recognized evidence-based model, refined over 20 years of practice in communities across the country. The program prepares individuals to become doula professionals who offer care through an equity lens and a trauma-informed perspective.

REGISTER: tinyurl.com/EnglishCBDTraining

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Entrenamiento de Doulas Comunitarias
Jul
16

Entrenamiento de Doulas Comunitarias

  • 540 North Marine Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90744 United States (map)
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UBICACIÓN: 540 N. Marine Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744

EN PERSONA

REGISTRO REQUERIDO 

FECHA: Semanalmente todos los miércoles, del 16 de julio de 2025 al 17 de diciembre de 2025

HORA: 6:30PM - 9:30PM

COSTO: SIN COSTO

DESCRIPCIÓN: Conviértete en una doula comunitaria!

Nuestras doulas comunitarias ofrecen apoyo durante el embarazo, el parto y después del parto, con educación culturalmente sensible, conexión temprana con recursos locales, apoyo en la lactancia y orientación para fortalecer el vínculo entre madres y bebés.

REGISTRO: tinyurl.com/SpanishSBCCCBDTraining

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THE DOULA LAB (webinar)
Aug
21

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: In this online peer support webinar, this inclusive space will foster community and connection, allowing doulas to share experiences, seek guidance and access valuable resources related to becoming and BEING a Medi-Cal approved provider.

Brought to you by The Chaun Collective with Chantel Runnels

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/DoulaLab

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DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sep
26

DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL

VIRTUAL

INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER EVENT - INVITE ONLY

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: The Doula Hub will convene a quarterly Doula Hub Advisory Council, with representation from doulas, advocates, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and community partners, to guide these areas and ensure equity and inclusivity remain at the forefront.

Brought to you by The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub

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THE DOULA LAB (webinar)
Oct
23

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: In this online peer support webinar, this inclusive space will foster community and connection, allowing doulas to share experiences, seek guidance and access valuable resources related to becoming and BEING a Medi-Cal approved provider.

Brought to you by The Chaun Collective with Chantel Runnels

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/DoulaLab

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DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dec
4

DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL

VIRTUAL

INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER EVENT - INVITE ONLY

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: The Doula Hub will convene a quarterly Doula Hub Advisory Council, with representation from doulas, advocates, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and community partners, to guide these areas and ensure equity and inclusivity remain at the forefront.

Brought to you by The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub

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THE DOULA LAB (webinar)
Dec
18

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: In this online peer support webinar, this inclusive space will foster community and connection, allowing doulas to share experiences, seek guidance and access valuable resources related to becoming and BEING a Medi-Cal approved provider.

Brought to you by The Chaun Collective with Chantel Runnels

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/DoulaLab

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IG Live Event - A Closer Look: Medi-Cal Doulas and Pave Portal
Jun
12

IG Live Event - A Closer Look: Medi-Cal Doulas and Pave Portal

VIRTUAL

LOCATION: Instagram Live @frontlinedoulas

DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025

TIME: 12:30pm PST

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: Join us on Wednesday, June 12th at 12:30 PM PT for a special Instagram Live on @frontlinedoulas featuring powerful leaders from the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub and Birthworkers of Color Collective! This live will be moderated by Jade Daniels of the Doula Hub. 

Speakers Andrea Howard, BWOCC, and Khefri Riley, LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub will break down everything you need to know about the Medi-Cal Doula Benefit, how to get PAVE support, and 1:1 hands-on training opportunities to help you get started—or keep going—on your journey as a Medi-Cal approved doula.

CONTACT: ladoulahubcomms@frontlinedoulas.com

LIVE ON INSTAGRAM: @frontlinedoulas

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Overcoming Disparities In Black Maternal Mortality: Doctors and Doulas and Mamas, Oh My!
Jun
4

Overcoming Disparities In Black Maternal Mortality: Doctors and Doulas and Mamas, Oh My!

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: DHCS has approved a Doula benefit for our state, and all MCPs are recruiting and contracting for these services. The use of Doulas during all phases of the pregnancy and delivery has been proven to improve birthing outcomes. Together with LA Care, ABWP is presenting a webinar to fully explain the benefits to both providers and their patients to adopt the use of Doulas.

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DOULA MINGLE
May
27

DOULA MINGLE

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Limited Seats

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION:  LA County Doulas! Get support in your journey of becoming a Medi-Cal Doula Provider. Come join us at The Gathering Spot to mix and mingle with the amazing Community Doula Champions, a diverse group of LA County doulas, Managed Care Plan representatives, and community partners. Socialize, get peer support and get hands on technical support with navigating the Medi-Cal Doula Benefit!

Brought to you by The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub and Frontline Doulas Community Doula Champions

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/doulamingle

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THE DOULA LAB (webinar)
Apr
24

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: In this online peer support webinar, this inclusive space will foster community and connection, allowing doulas to share experiences, seek guidance and access valuable resources related to becoming and BEING a Medi-Cal approved provider.

Brought to you by The Chaun Collective with Chantel Runnels

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/DoulaLab

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HISTORY AND CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS: MEDI-CAL DOULA BENEFIT
Apr
18

HISTORY AND CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS: MEDI-CAL DOULA BENEFIT

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: Join the National Health Law Program and the Los Angeles County Medi-Cal Doula Hub to learn about the Medi-Cal doula benefit. This webinar will cover the history of the benefit from its initial legislative efforts to its current implementation. The discussion will cover how doula stakeholders worked closely with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on designing the benefit as well as highlighting results, including Los Angeles County specific data, from the CA Doula Workforce Analysis. 

Resources for new and established Medi-Cal doulas will be shared. 

Speakers include: 

  • Amy Chen, Senior Attorney, National Health Law Program 

  • Alexis Robles-Fradet, Policy Analyst, National Health Law Program

  • Linda Jones, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black Women Birthing Justice (BWBJ)

  • Khefri Riley, CLEC, CPYT, HCHD, she/her, Co-Founder & Director, Frontline Doulas; Director of Impact & Development, LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub

Brought to you by National Health Law Program with Amy Chen

REGISTER: bit.ly/DoulaBenefitHistory

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ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID/AED FOR BIRTH WORKERS
Apr
5

ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID/AED FOR BIRTH WORKERS

  • 5838 Overhill Drive #3 View Park-Windsor Hills, CA, 90043 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

DATE: April 5, 2025

TIME: 9:30AM - 12:30PM

COST: NO COST

DESCRIPTION: For Black and BIPOC Doulas, this interactive training meets the requirement for DHCS Medi-Cal Doula provider eligibility.

Brought to you by Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness with Michelle Sanders

REGISTER: http://bit.ly/firstaid_cpr

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DOULA MINGLE - HUB LAUNCH EVENT
Mar
20

DOULA MINGLE - HUB LAUNCH EVENT

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Limited Seats

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: LA County Doulas! Join us in our first in person event for the Launch of the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub at the Gathering Spot Bar! Come to be in community with birthworkers, providers, and advocates to mix, mingle, and get support with navigating the benefit. 

Brought to you by The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub and Frontline Doulas Community Doula Champions

REGISTER: http://bit.ly/doulaminglelaunch

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DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mar
11

DOULA HUB ADVISORY COUNCIL

VIRTUAL

INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER EVENT - INVITE ONLY

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: The Doula Hub will convene a quarterly Doula Hub Advisory Council, with representation from doulas, advocates, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and community partners, to guide these areas and ensure equity and inclusivity remain at the forefront.

Brought to you by The LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub

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THE DOULA LAB (webinar)
Feb
27

THE DOULA LAB (webinar)

VIRTUAL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: In this online peer support webinar, this inclusive space will foster community and connection, allowing doulas to share experiences, seek guidance and access valuable resources related to becoming and BEING a Medi-Cal approved provider.

Brought to you by The Chaun Collective with Chantel Runnels

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/DoulaLab

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DOULAVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES (6 weeks)
Feb
26

DOULAVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES (6 weeks)

  • 5838 Overhill Drive #3 View Park-Windsor Hills, CA, 90043 United States (map)
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED

DATES: Six Wednesdays, February 26, 2025 - April 2, 2025

TIME: 5PM - 7PM

COST: NO COST

DESCRIPTION: This 6-week workshop series is designed for Black and BIPOC doulas looking to enhance their professional practice and business skills. 

Brought to you by Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness with Michelle Sanders

REGISTER: bit.ly/doulavelopment

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1:1 PAVE ENROLLMENT SUPPORT
Feb
18

1:1 PAVE ENROLLMENT SUPPORT

  • 1635 East Anaheim Street, Suite A Long Beach, CA, 90813 United States (map)
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IN PERSON

LOCATION: 1635 E. Anaheim St., Suite A, Long Beach, CA 90813

DROP-IN *Virtual available upon request

COST: No Cost

DESCRIPTION: Hands-on PAVE Portal Support for doulas.

*Spanish language support is available upon request.

Brought to you by Birthworkers of Color with Andrea Howard

CONTACT: Email: doulabenefit@birthworkersofcolor.com

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ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID/AED FOR BIRTH WORKERS
Feb
1

ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID/AED FOR BIRTH WORKERS

  • 5838 Overhill Drive #3 View Park-Windsor Hills, CA, 90043 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

COST: NO COST, use promo code FLD_LA at checkout.

DESCRIPTION: For Black and BIPOC Doulas, this interactive training meets the requirement for DHCS Medi-Cal Doula provider eligibility. 

Brought to you by Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness with Michelle Sanders

REGISTER: bit.ly/firstaid_cpr

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