Category Archives: The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act

Postpartum Depression Progress – What Have You Done For Me Lately???

Posted on January 30, 2013 by dickens3927

After several months of immersion in personal and professional activities, the PerinatalPro blog is back! One of the most motivating factors in my resumption of commentary was the appearance of articles and blogs across the web bemoaning the fact that … Continue reading →

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What is Mandated Screening for PPD?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by dickens3927

Mandating screening for PPD? Who is mandated to offer? Who is mandated to receive? Continue reading →

Posted in identifying postpartum depression, Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, Perinatal Pro, postpartum depression questions, Susan Dowd Stone, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, women's health issues | Tagged postartum depression legislation, PPD Awareness, Susan Dowd Stone, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act | 1 Comment

Video of Brooke Shields, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, other advocates and mothers celebrating passage of The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act

Posted on June 2, 2010 by dickens3927

Video of Brooke Shields, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, advocates and mothers celebrate passage of Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act Continue reading →

Posted in Brooke Shields, Mary Jo Codey, Susan Dowd Stone, Sylvia Lasalandra, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, U. S. Senator Robert Menendez, women's health issues | Tagged Brooke Shields, Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Mary Jo Codey, postartum depression legislation, postpartum depression, Susan Dowd Stone, Sylvia Lasalandra, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez | Leave a comment

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez discusses The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act… What does it mean for America’s mothers?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by dickens3927

Now that we finally have a federal law directing funds to research about postpartum and perinatal mood disorders, establishing grants for community based programs and services supportive to new mothers experiencing PMADs (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders), and initiating a … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan Dowd Stone, Sylvia Lasalandra, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, U. S. Senator Robert Menendez, women's health issues | Tagged Carol Blocker, Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Mary Jo Codey, postartum depression legislation, Susan Dowd Stone, Sylvia Lasalandra, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez | Leave a comment

Brooke Shields, Senator Menendez herald arrival of new era in maternal mental health

Posted on May 11, 2010 by dickens3927

Brooke Shields and U.S. Senator Robert Menendez lead celebration for passage of The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act Continue reading →

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U.S. Senator Robert Menendez indicates postpartum depression initiative to be signed into law!

Posted on March 22, 2010 by dickens3927

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez issues press release as major postpartum initiative to be signed into law! Continue reading →

Posted in Carol Blocker, Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Mary Jo Codey, Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, Perinatal Pro, Postpartum Progress, Postpartum Support International, Richard Codey, Susan Dowd Stone, Sylvia Lasalandra, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, The MOTHERS Act, women's health issues | Leave a comment

Postpartum Depression Legislation Becomes the Law of the Land!!

Posted on March 21, 2010 by dickens3927

Tonight’s historic passage of Healthcare Reform also makes history for America’s mothers as language from The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act becomes LAW!!! Finally, the plight of millions of American women, infants and families has been acknowledged and the tide … Continue reading →

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Brooke Shields, Audrey Gruss and The Hope for Depression Research Foundation: A New Non-Profit Supports Scientific Inquiry

Posted on November 19, 2009 by dickens3927

There will undoubtedly be news stories over the next few weeks focusing on Brooke Shield’s appearance at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation luncheon which took place in Manhattan on November 16th. Her compelling story, strong advocacy and consistent efforts … Continue reading →

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Time Magazine and The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act

Posted on July 16, 2009 by dickens3927

Time Magazine article fails to deliver objective view of The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act Continue reading →

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Valley Hospital Hosts Menendez Press Conference on The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act

Posted on May 11, 2009 by dickens3927

This morning I was pleased to join U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Former New Jersey First Lady Mary Jo Codey, Audrey Meyers, President of Valley Hospital, Dr. Fred Rezvani, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Sylvia Lasalandra, author of A Daughter’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Audrey Meyers, Dr. Fred Rezvani, Mary Jo Codey, Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, NJ, Perinatal Pro, postpartum depressionl egislation, Ridgewood, S 324, Susan Dowd Stone, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, The Valley Hospital, U. S. Senator Robert Menendez, women's health issues | Tagged Add new tag, Audrey Meyers, Dr. Fred Rezvani, Mary Jo Codey, NJ, postartum depression legislation, PPD Awareness, Ridgewood, Susan Dowd Stone, Sylvia Lasalandra, The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, The Valley Hospital, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, women's health conditions | 6 Comments