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2023 March of Dimes Report Card is here

2023 March Of Dimes Report Card Shows Modest Improvement in U.S. Preterm Birth Rate, Which Remains at Decade-Long High, Earning Nation D+ Grade

11/16/2023

The 2023 March of Dimes Report Card shows the preterm birth rate remains alarmingly high with the U.S. earning another D+ grade. Learn more about the state of maternal and infant health in America.

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March of Dimes statement on CDC’s 2022 infant mortality report

11/01/2023

March of Dimes responds to CDC's alarming 2022 infant mortality report, highlighting disparities and advocating for maternal and infant health.

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March of Dimes Announces 4th Annual Giving Day to Support the Health of Moms & Babies

8/15/2023

March of Dimes announces 4th annual Giving Day on August 24—a day to come together to raise money and awareness to help every mom and baby be healthy.

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New March of Dimes Research Shows Access to Maternity Care Worsening for Millions of Women in the U.S.

8/01/2023

Discover the crisis of maternity care deserts affecting millions in the U.S. March of Dimes' comprehensive reports highlight barriers and solutions.

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March of Dimes names Dr. Elizabeth Cherot its new President and Chief Executive Officer

7/10/2023

Dr. Elizabeth Cherot appointed as March of Dimes President and CEO, leading efforts to improve maternal and infant health.

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March of Dimes Builds on Extensive Body of Research With Expanded Focus on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)

6/14/2023

March of Dimes expands maternal care research, aims to unlock recurrent pregnancy loss mysteries with environmental insights.

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March of Dimes Testifies Before Congress on the Need to Prioritize Mom & Baby Health

6/14/2023

March of Dimes testifies in congress, urging swift action to improve maternal and infant health.

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March of Dimes hosts mother’s day event alongside California first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to highlight California’s success in advancing maternal health

5/17/2023

March of Dimes and First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom celebrate maternal health success and discuss nationwide improvements.

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March of Dimes awards scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate nursing students dedicated to mom, baby health, and closing the health equity gap

5/12/2023

March of Dimes awards $10,000 scholarships to nursing students committed to maternal and infant health and health equity.

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Members of congress unite to serve up classic dishes in competition at annual March of Dimes gourmet gala

5/11/2023

Members of Congress compete in a culinary showdown at the 41st March of Dimes Gourmet Gala, raising $1.3 million.

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March of Dimes announces fourth annual It Starts With Mom education series on May 11

5/02/2023

Join the It Starts With Mom campaign for vital maternal health education. Shawn Johnson East and Angelina Spicer share their journeys.

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Dr. Erica P. Gunderson Named 2022-2023 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award Winner

4/28/2023

Dr. Erica P. Gunderson wins 2022-2023 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award for pioneering research in maternal health.

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Statement from March of Dimes Chief Medical and Health Officer on CDC's 2021 Maternal Mortality Report

3/16/2023

Read the CDC's 2021 maternal mortality report and see how March of Dimes responds, providing crucial resources for maternal health.

2022 March for Babies

March of Dimes Announces 2023 March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™

2/13/2023

Join the 2023 March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ to protect maternal and infant health. Celebrity advocates lead the way.

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March of Dimes & CDC Raise Awareness of Birth Defects Across the Lifespan

1/04/2023

March of Dimes and CDC raise awareness of birth defects. Learn how to reduce risks and support those affected.

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New March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity Aims to Close Health Equity Gap, Improve Outcomes

1/03/2023

March of Dimes celebrates 85 years and commits to addressing disparities in maternal and infant health with a new Prematurity Research Center.

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March of Dimes Responds to Congressional Passage of FY 23 Omnibus Spending Bill

12/23/2022

March of Dimes celebrates policy wins in the FY 23 Omnibus Bill. Key focus on maternal and infant health, with new protections for pregnant workers.

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March of Dimes awards Patricia Hunt, PHD the 2022 Prize in Developmental Biology for Research on the impact of age and environmental exposures on prenatal development and pregnancy

12/20/2022

March of Dimes awards Patricia Hunt, PhD the 2022 Prize in Developmental Biology for pioneering research on prenatal development.

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Statement from March of Dimes on Measles Outbreak in Ohio

12/06/2022

March of Dimes addresses Ohio measles outbreak and urges all pregnant women and children to get vaccinated.

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March of Dimes Awards Two Scientists the Basil O’Connor Research Grant for Advancing Maternal and Infant Health

12/05/2022

March of Dimes awards Basil O’Connor Research Grants to two scientists advancing maternal and infant health.

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March of Dimes To Launch Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center™ With $800,000 Donation From UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona

11/28/2022

March of Dimes launches Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center® in Arizona with $800,000 donation to expand access to maternal and infant care.

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March of Dimes Statement on Departure of President and CEO

11/18/2022

March of Dimes announces the departure of President and CEO Stacey Stewart. Interim CEO to be named soon.

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Dr. Elizabeth Cherot Joins March of Dimes as Sr. Vice President, Chief Medical & Health Officer

11/17/2022

Dr. Elizabeth Cherot appointed as Sr. VP & Chief Medical Officer at March of Dimes, leading efforts to improve maternal and infant health.

2022 MoD Report Card

March of Dimes 2022 Report Card Shows U.S. Preterm Birth Rate Hits 15-year High Rates Increase for Women of All Races, Earning Nation D+ Grade

11/15/2022

The 2022 March of Dimes Report Card shows that the U.S. preterm birth rate hits 15-year high, and racial disparities persist. Urgent action is needed.

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MARCH OF DIMES RELEASES THIRD MATERNITY CARE DESERTS REPORT REVEALING ACCESS TO CARE IS GETTING WORSE DURING COVID-19

10/11/2022

March of Dimes reveals worsening maternity care access in the U.S., impacting millions. See the 2022 report findings.

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