Training Center Online

Introducing Training Center Online, a new year-long series of virtual lunch and learn webinars exploring sexual and reproductive health topics

2026 Lunch & Learn Series

This series will offer professionals in sexual and reproductive health fields robust opportunities to receive evidence-based, medically accurate, and culturally competent training.

This series is available free of charge to any professionals in related or adjacent fields in Nebraska, not just those in our network of funded partners. Attendees are invited to choose sessions suited to their role and interests.

Browse upcoming trainings below.

January 28, 12 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Championing Care, Changing Policy: Advocating for Reproductive Health in the Unicameral

Policy shapes every aspect of reproductive health care in Nebraska, and no one understands the impact better than those delivering that care. In this training, you’ll get a quick and practical look at how the Unicameral works, which bills are on deck for 2026, and the concrete ways your voice can influence what happens next. With tools and strategies tailored for professionals working directly with patients, you’ll learn how to turn your expertise into meaningful action at the Nebraska Legislature.

This session will be most helpful anyone who works in sexual and reproductive healthcare or related fields in Nebraska.

Cleo Zagurski, Policy Fellow
Reproductive Health Collaborative Nebraska

February 25, 12 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Reclaiming Balance: Navigating the Midlife Shift Through Hormones, Healing, and the Body’s Seasons

This session explores the physical, emotional, and energetic shifts of perimenopause and menopause through a whole-body lens. Participants will deepen their understanding of hormonal changes while learning practical approaches to supporting balance, reducing symptoms, and honoring the body’s natural seasons. Through both scientific insight and holistic healing frameworks, this session empowers individuals to navigate midlife with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

This session will be most helpful for clinicians, nursing staff, educators, and anyone interested in improving their understanding of menopause.

Dr. Precious Davis, EdD, MSN, RN
Director, UNMC Mary Eliza Mahoney Mentoring Program
Founder, House of Alabaster Healing & Wellness, LLC

March 19, 12 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Inclusive Sexuality: Supporting Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

People with developmental disabilities are often excluded from conversations about sexuality–sometimes unintentionally, sometimes due to discomfort or misinformation. Yet individuals with developmental disabilities have the same thoughts, feelings, curiosities, and desires for connection as anyone else. Access to accurate, inclusive sexuality education is essential for their safety, autonomy, and overall well-being.

As a professional who works closely with individuals with developmental disabilities, you are often the trusted person they turn to with questions, whether you feel prepared or not. This interactive training is designed to increase your confidence, knowledge, and practical skills when teaching and talking about sexuality with this population.

This session will be most helpful for community educators, teachers, outreach workers, and anyone who works or would like to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Danielle Smith, Sexuality & Health Educator
Planned Parenthood North Central States

April 22, 12 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Every Patient, Every Time: Collecting Payment and Payer Information at Registration

The patient registration process plays a big role in whether claims are paid, but it can be challenging to ensure all the correct information is in place. This webinar will review some of the most important steps in the registration process, including setting patient expectations in this area, helpful checklists, and sample scripts to help registration staff build collecting payments and payer information into their routines.

This session will be most helpful for clinical operations staff including those who work in administration, registration, scheduling, and billing.

Betsy Herrman, Manager of Community Programs & Initiatives
Reproductive Health Collaborative Nebraska

May 14, 12 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Reproductive Health in Obesity: Contraceptive Choices and GLP-1 Considerations

This presentation looks at how obesity, birth control, and GLP-1 medications all connect in real-life patient care. Obesity can change how well certain contraceptives work and can increase risks with estrogen-containing methods. At the same time, GLP-1 medications are becoming more common and can affect birth control—especially oral pills—because they slow digestion and may reduce absorption.

These medications also help with weight loss, which can actually increase fertility in some patients, making reliable contraception even more important. As more patients use GLP-1s for weight loss or diabetes, providers need to understand how obesity and these medications influence contraceptive effectiveness, safety, and counseling.

Overall, the goal is to make sure patients get accurate, individualized guidance so they can choose the safest and most effective birth control option for their health needs.

This session will be most helpful for clinical practice staff including providers, nursing, and anyone who counsels patients about their contraceptive options.

Laura Smith, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC
Clinical Consultant, Reproductive Health Collaborative Nebraska

June 17, 12 PM CST | VIRTUAL

Combatting Misinformation by Helping Students to Build Media Literacy

Like most adults, young people seek answers to their sexual health questions online where misinformation abounds. This session will explore lesson plans and activities that help students evaluate their information sources with a more critical eye. We’ll also explore busting some of the common and persistent myths around sex, reproductive health, and bodies using fun, interactive activities.