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Chicago Sun Times Article May 6, 2010
Recent Article by Dr. Allen
May Declared Postpartum Mood Disorders Awareness Month in Illinois
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In my role as Chair of the IL PPD Alliance I worked with Governor
Quinn's office to bring more awareness to postpartum mood disorders by proclaiming May PPMD month in Illinois.
Governor Quinn stated: “I am proud to declare May as Postpartum Mood
Disorders Awareness Month in Illinois. By increasing public awareness of these disorders, we can identify women who
will benefit from treatment, saving them from unnecessary distress and suffering.” |
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U.S. Rep. Bobby
L. Rush (D-IL) who recently re-introduced H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act of 2009, added his support: “In this day and
age, I think it’s deplorable that so many women still have to suffer in shame and silence with a disorder that, when
identified and treated early, does not have to be an impediment to a woman and her family’s ability to enjoy the birth
of a child. I
lend my voice and full support of the work of the PPD IL Alliance and other groups throughout our state and nation who are
as committed as I am to working to ensure that all new mothers get the support they need to ensure that this special time
of their lives is a safe, healthy and happy one.”
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