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.
State Stats
Your state's 2024 report card
North Carolina
Preterm Birth Rate
10.70%
Grade
D+
Disparity Ratio
1.34
Change in Disparity
No Improvement
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.
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!
Volunteer Events
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March of Dimes Leadership in North Carolina
Board Chair: Alisa Starbuck
President
Brenner Children’s Hospital
Shelby Allen
Human Resources Manager
Enterprise Mobility
Rebecca Andrews
Pediatric Dentist
Lake Jeanette Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
Richard Andrews
Director
Tuggle Duggins Attorneys at Law
Navin Bhojwani
SVP Physician Network
Novant Health
Michaela Blanton Lowe
Owner
Southern Porch
Nicole Brenner
Senior Director, Women’s & Children’s Institute
Novant Health
Melissa Caldwell
Director of Newborn Services
Novant Health
Deanie Clarke
Senior Teammate Relations Specialist
AvidXchange, Inc.
Kristen Coggin
Neonatologist
Cape Fear Neonatology
Robert DiGiuseppe
Neonatologist
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Kevin Fitzgerald
CEO
Tatango
Robert Hamp
Optometrist
University Eye Associates
Hytham Imseis
Physician, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Novant Health
Mary Lindsay-Barber
Pediatrician
Child & Adolescent Medical Group
Johann Louchez
SVP, Foothills Market President
Truist
Tripp Lumpkin
Financial Planner
Raymond James
Lakeshia Neal
Executive Board
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Stefan Ozer
Audit & Assurance Partner
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Sean Quinn
Director of Operations
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Jeff Sebastianelli
Director of Technical Portfolio Development
NetApp
Erika Taylor
Behavioral Health Clinical Faculty
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Jennifer Yeary
Sr. Lead Customer Success Enablement Manager
Lumen Technologies
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.
When you donate to March of Dimes, you are helping fund the research, programs, support, and advocacy needed to turn the maternal and infant health crisis around and improve mom and baby health. Donate today!
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!
Contact us
If you are interested in learning more about ways to engage with North Carolina March of Dimes, please contact: