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Our mission
Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. The maternal and infant health crisis is real. But so is our impact. From providing access to quality health care to mobilizing our community to create lasting change for moms and babies, we're ensuring families can get the best possible start.
Key areas of focus
• Increase access to high quality healthcare
• Dismantle racism and address unequal treatment
• Build safe and connected communities
Mission in action
• NICU Family Support® is a premiere program for neonatal intensive care units (NICU), offering staff training and family education to improve the patient experience. Locally, we’re proud to partner with Inova Health System, Children’s National Hospital, and Medstar Franklin Square Hospital to support their NICU families.
• In partnership with University of Maryland Capital Regional Health, March of Dimes brings on-the-ground support, education, and care to women and infants in DC and Maryland through our Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center®.
• In partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., March of Dimes has several Storks Nests®, an incentive-based prenatal health education program for low-income pregnant women, in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
State Stats
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Upcoming Events
Advocacy
March of Dimes advocates contribute to improving health equity, access, and prevention locally and nationally. Add your voice to the thousands of March of Dimes advocates calling for policies that promote the health of all moms and babies. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies by signing up for our advocacy network and taking action.
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Volunteer
March of Dimes volunteers do some pretty amazing things to help us improve the health of moms and babies across the country. Join our community today!
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Our impact
Support in your area
Whether it's having a child in the NICU, finding a supportive community and resources during pregnancy or coming together for an event, we have options for you. Discover more about what March of Dimes offers in your local community and nationwide.
Research
March of Dimes is proud to be a research-focused organization, funding millions of dollars of original scientific research each year.
March of Dimes Leadership in Greater DC Region
Board Chair: George Bailey
Nate Andrew
Dr. Robin Baker
Gretchen Berlin
Andrew Currie
Jennifer Felix
Krysta Jones
Elizabeth Kemp Caulder
Joe LaFonte
William Lash
Kevin Nagel
Deann O’Brien
Joe Ochipinti
Pete Otteni
Dr. Scott Sullivan
Tim Tillman
Erskine Wells
Richard Wheeler III
Your support makes what we do possible
Whether you're a parent, student, business, or service organization, your support matters to us and the families we help through programs and resources in your area.
Fueled by generous support from all of our partners, we've achieved great strides in research advancements, advocacy wins, innovative program expansion, and access to care for women. But there's still so much to do—join us!
