NPASS is the National Perinatal Association's Student Society |
NPA is the only interdisciplinary organization for perinatal professionals. We bring together passionate people from diverse disciplines in perinatal care to share, listen, and learn from each other. Are you a student or trainee? We have a special offer for you. Because we're committed to growing a strong, diverse community of perinatal caregivers and advocates, NPA offers you discounted membership and conference registration. |
INTERDISCIPLINARYNPASS welcomes students from all disciplines, whether they are involved healthcare, psychology, social work, health policy, or any other field related to perinatal health. | REVOLUTIONARYNPASS is the first ever student organizational branch of the National Perinatal Association. It brings a unique blend of interdisciplinary education, scholarship, advocacy, and service to your academic community. | PROGRESSIVELike its parent organization, NPASS is dedicated to promoting the most recent evidence-based practices and advocating for our patients and their families in the modern healthcare environment. |
CONTACT: Jessica Restivo, MS, OTR/L Director of Outreach, NPA Student Society (NPASS) |
NPASS ADVOCACY |
NPASS Policy Recommendation: TX HB253 National Perinatal Association Student Society Supports a Plan to Address Postpartum Depression "Postpartum depression is a prevalent and serious medical condition. Although there are effective screening and treatment options available, many providers still fail to be properly screen, identify, and/or treat patients with postpartum depression. As a result, these patients and their families suffer serious medical and personal consequences. If we can increase screening and treatment for postpartum depression, we can alleviate a great burden borne by the people of Texas." |
NPASS Policy Recommendation: TX HB241 National Perinatal Association Student Society Calls for Increased Postpartum Medicaid Eligibility "The postpartum period leaves women vulnerable to a variety of health problems which can have lasting effects for both mother and infant. It is vital that women have access to healthcare during this vulnerable period." |
GET INVOLVED NPASS chapters support emerging leaders, create mentorship opportunities, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration as a means of improving perinatal care communities. To find out more about bringing NPASS to your community. Email Jessica Restivo, MS, OTR/L , Cody Miller Pyke MSBe, and Jerasimos Ballas, MD. |