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Previous Events
Cradling Mothers and Babies
April 22, 2010 -- The Central California Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative presented their third annual perinatal mental health conference, "Cradling Mothers and Babies" on Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Fresno, California from 7:30am-5:00pm. Participants received tools to help identify perinatal depression and anxiety, learn about emerging studies, hear about the most up-to-date treatment options and more. This conference is for physicians, healthcare and mental health professionals, clergy and all those who play a vital role in the support of women and families. CEUs are available for this event. Speakers included: Joan Mudd, Shaila Misri, MD, FRCPC; Ellen Middleton, OB/GYN NP, Martha Moore, PhD; Jules Smith, MA; Patricia Newfeld, MFT, RN; and Kimberly Wong, Esq.
For more information, visit http://www.ccpmhc.org/ or call Julie Barber at the California Health Collaborative, (559) 244-4512.
Treating Postpartum Depression Spotlighted at Illinois Midwives Conference
November 10, 2009 -- The Illinois Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives featured Postpartum Depression Treatment to be the keynote presentation topic at their Nov. 10, 2009 conference at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. The Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Foundation sponsored keynote speaker Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, CLC to deliver the presentation. Ms. Meyer is the President of Postpartum Support International and is the coordinator of the Perinatal Mood Disorders Program at Clarian Health in Indianapolis, IN. She speaks frequently on Postpartum Mood Disorders to communities, nursing schools, grand rounds, physician’s offices and local & regional conferences. She has been featured on local radio and television promoting information and education of PMD.
Foundation-sponsored Grand Rounds Presentation on PPD Delivered at Grand Rounds December 1, 2009 -- The Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Foundation sponsored a a lecture by Dr. Katherine L. Wisner during Grand Rounds at NorthShore University Health System Evanston Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Dr. Wisner is the Professor of Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Epidemiology, and Women’s Studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and is the Director, Women’s Behavior HealthCARE at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Her primary focus is research related to the psychiatric treatment of women of childbearing age. She is recognized as an expert in the treatment of depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Blog Day for the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act
April 20, 2009 -- We strongly encourage everyone to write your senator today to advocate the passage of this important legislation!
Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Foundation Benefit
November 6, 2008 -- The Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Benefit at the Chicago History Museum on Nov. 6, 2008. Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan interviewed photographer Victor Skrebneski.
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Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a success!
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Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Perinatal Depression Conference
October 17, 2008 -- Mercy Hospital & Medical Center presented the fourth annual Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Perinatal Depression Conference the University Club of Chicago on Friday, October 17, 2008. The purpose of the conference is to help healthcare providers identify patients with perinatal depression and evolve the education of professionals involved with their management. The conference featured such prominent speakers as Lee Cohen M.D., Manny Alvarez M.D., Laura J. Miller M.D., Lisa Rone M.D., George Parnham JD., Sonia Murdock, and Katherine Stone of postpartumprogress.com.
For video highlights from the 2006 conference, click here.
Community Mental Health Conference
June 1, 2008 -- Panelists for the conference "Women's Voices: Understanding the mental health issues of women and girls" included experts Dr. Laura Miller, Director of the Women's Mental Health Program at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and Mary Jo Barrett, MSW, Executive Director of the Center for Contextual Change. Tracy Harris, an internationally renown flutist who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, also joined the panel. Closing remarks were made by Rev. Sarah Butter of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette. Presented by the Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable Foundation www.naomicohenfoundation.org.
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
April 10-11, 2008 -- Clarion Health Partners presented this 2-day certification course in the assessment and treatment of Perinatal Mood Disorders at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Designed for nurses, physicians, social workers and mental health professionals, this is the standard certification course of Postpartum Support International. Featured speakers included: Laura Miller, MD; Jamie L. Renbarger, MD; Wendy Davis, PhD; Birdie Meyer, RN, MA, CLC; and Sara Pollard, RN, BSN.
Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Perinatal Depression Conference
October 17, 2007 -- Mercy Hospital & Medical Center presented the Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Perinatal Depression Conference at the University Club of Chicago on October 17, 2007 from 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to help healthcare providers identify patients with perinatal depression and evolve the education of professionals involved with their management. Mayor Richard M. Daley lauded the event.
"My wife Maggie and I are proud to add our voices to those attending this conference in support of the work of the PPD Foundation and in the memory of Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling," said Mayor Daley. "By partnering with Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, this event emphasizes the importance of educating the medical community about postpartum depression."
Speakers included:
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Zachary Stowe, M.D., Director of Women's Health at Emery University School of Medicine
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Shaila Misri, M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry & Obstetrics/Gynecology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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Lisa Rone, M.D., Professor of Psychiatrity at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University
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Laura Miller, M.D., Department of Psychiatrity at the University of Illinois at Chicago
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Jennifer L. Payne, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatrity and Co-Director of the Women's Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine |
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To further the reach of the conference's initiative, the Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Foundation sponsored presenter Dr. Zachary Stowe's Grand Rounds at Mercy Hospital. President of Postpartum Support International, Susan Dowd Stone, MSW, LCSW, gave a legislative update at the conference, and again during Grand Rounds at Evanston Northwestern Hospital when she introduced speaker Dr. Shaila Misri the day after the conference.
Approximately 200 healthcare providers and supporters attended the conference, which was covered by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Annual Postpartum Support International Conference
June 20-23, 2007 -- The 21st annual conference in Kansas City, MO delievered timely information from highly qualified sources addressing current community solutions, interventions and treatment options for perinatal mental health. Speakers included: Ruta Nonacs, MD, PhD; Cheryl Beck, CNM, Lynn Callister, RN, PhD; and Dr. Laura Miller.
Scholarship for Healthcare Professionals: Essay Contest
June 20, 2007 -- Congratulations to Olga M. Tolscik, M.D., MPH from Amarillo, Texas! The Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Foundation granted Dr. Tolscik a scholarship to attend the 21st Annual Postpartum Support International Conference, which took place June 20-23, 2007. In her winning essay, Dr. Tolscik wrote that she planned to use the knowledge gained at the conference to "learn how to best empower women to obtain the services they need to get better." Additionally, she planned to "encourage prental and postnatal screening and promote algorithms for clinicians to follow to get women help in a timely matter."
Healthy Moms, Healthy Child: A conversation about how Maternal Depressions impact Families and Communities
June 14, 2007 -- Panelists for this discussion at the DuPage Children's Museum included: Dr. Laura Miller, Sen. Don Harmon, Dr. Linda Gilkerson and Joan Mudd.
Perinatal Depression Conference
November 8, 2006 -- Mercy Hospital and Medical Center presented the Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Perinatal Depression Conference at the University Club of Chicago from 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. This medical conference featured experts including: Laura J.Miller, M.D.; Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., M.S.; Kathleen A. Kendall-Tacket, PH.D, IBCLC; Joyce R. Miller, M.D. D.A.B.N.P.; Rohitkumar Vasa, M.D.; President, Postpartum Support International, Susan Dowd Stone, MSW, LCSW, John J. Walsh III, B.A. J.D. and Mary Jo Codey, former first lady of New Jersey, also spoke at the conference. Healthcare professionals were eligible for ACME and Continuing Education credits.
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March 23, 2006 -- the Foundation hosted its first benefit at The Arts Club of Chicago. In addition to Roger Ebert's feature presentation "The Alternative Oscars," Chaz Ebert presented the Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression
Award for Courage to Brooke Shields for her work to increase awareness of postpartum depression disorders.
Special thanks to Roger and Chaz Ebert for making this event possible!
On a personal note:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Roger and Chaz. Roger, we wish you infinite thumbs up and look forward to more of your provocative insights on new films! |
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Forum on Postpartum Disorders
May 12, 2006 -- this Forum included a presentation entitled "Protecting Mothers, Babies and Families," by Laura Miller, MD; and a presentation entitled "Prevention and Research," by Lucy Martinez-Schallmoser, PhD, RN. Additonal speakers included Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Nancy L. Rago Durbin, MS, RNc, as well as a panel of two survivors of postpartum depression disorders and the Carol Blocker, the mother of Melanie Stokes who died of postpartum psychosis. The Forum was sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Councils, Archdiocesan Women's Committee, Advocate Healthcare Parish Nurse Ministry, Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Foundation, Catholic Charities, Family Ministries and Our Lady of the Wayside Parish.
Depression and Anxiety Disorders during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Diagnosis and Medical Management
March 11, 2006 -- the staff of the Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Perinatal Depression Program hosted a seminar at Evanston Hospital presented by Laura Miller, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Miller is Associate Head and Director of Clinical Services of the Dept. of Psychiatry and Director of the UIC Women's Mental Health Program, winner of the American Psychiatric Association's Gold Achievement Award and the American College of Psychiatrists' Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education.
Postpartum Depression and Marital Stability:
Assessment of Risk Factors and Treatment Options
November 3, 2005 -- the staff of the Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Program of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare hosted a forum at Evanston Hospital. Presented by Jean O'Mahoney, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the talk explored the reciprocal relationship between postpartum depression and marital relationships.
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