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We're committed to ending preventable maternal health risks and death, ending preventable preterm birth and infant death and closing the health equity gap for all families. Learn more about our legacy and impact here.
March of Dimes warns proposed federal budget cuts and HHS staff reductions could jeopardize maternal and infant health. Urges lawmakers to protect vital programs for moms and babies.
March of Dimes urges Congress to protect Medicaid and prioritize the health of moms and babies amid proposed cuts that threaten essential care and coverage.
March of Dimes partners with UFCW in 2025 to support maternal and infant health, advocating for policies and resources to help working families thrive.
A Texas child has died from measles amid an outbreak. March of Dimes urges vaccination to protect moms, babies, and communities from preventable diseases.
March of Dimes appoints Cindy Rahman as President & CEO, bringing decades of leadership in health, marketing, and advocacy to advance maternal and infant health.
The CDC reports a 17% drop in US maternal deaths in 2023, however racial disparities persist. March of Dimes urges action to ensure equitable maternal healthcare.
Dr. Kimberly O’Brien wins the Agnes Higgins Award for research on iron, vitamin D, and calcium in pregnancy, advancing maternal-fetal nutrition and health.
March of Dimes celebrates White House visits and Biden-Harris efforts to improve maternal and infant health through advocacy, funding, and policy advancements.
March of Dimes mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a visionary leader and advocate for maternal and infant health whose legacy transformed care for moms and babies.
While commending Congress for preventing a government shutdown, March of Dimes expresses disappointment over the exclusion of critical maternal and infant health policies like the PREEMIE Act and Preventing Maternal Deaths Act. Learn about our continued commitment to advancing these priorities in the 119th Congress.
March of Dimes honors Dr. Dennis Lo, pioneer of noninvasive prenatal testing, with the 2025 Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize for advancing maternal and infant health.
March of Dimes awards grants to Drs. Partridge and Li for research on artificial wombs for preterm babies and sickle cell screening in Sub-Saharan Africa.
March of Dimes supports Melinda French Gates' $250M initiative to improve maternal health and expand access to quality care, closing the health equity gap.
Over 35% of US counties are maternity care deserts, affecting 2.3 million women. Learn how limited access to care impacts health outcomes for moms and babies.
March of Dimes appoints Cindy Rahman as Interim CEO and Dr. Amanda Williams as Interim CMO to advance maternal and infant health initiatives across the US.
March of Dimes' 54th annual March for Babies saw over 41,000 walkers and raised $15.4 million to support maternal and infant health through research and advocacy.
March of Dimes celebrates the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, aiming to reduce stillbirths and improve maternal and child health in the US.
March of Dimes announces President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Elizabeth Cherot has made the decision not to return from her current, planned leave of absence, and is stepping down from her leadership role with the organization.
March of Dimes awards 2024 Discovery Research Grants to three scientists studying adverse birth outcomes, Group B strep, and placenta health in pregnancy.
March of Dimes awards 2024 Nursing Scholarships to two outstanding nurses committed to improving maternal and infant health. Learn more about the recipients.
March of Dimes’ 2024 Summit in Chicago advances equity in maternal and infant health through collaborative solutions and the National Equity Framework.
