Our mission
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Today, we're striving to end maternal health risks and death, 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 in Milwaukee
• Dismantle racism and address unequal treatment
• Increase access to high quality healthcare
• Build safe and connected communities
Milwaukee's mission in action
• The Stork’s Nest® program in Milwaukee provides free prenatal education and support for low-income pregnant women. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. serves three Stork’s Nest locations in Milwaukee.
• NICU Family Support® currently serves two NICUs: Children’s Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Fox Valley. This program provides family education and staff training to improve the patient experience.
• The Supportive Pregnancy Care® program offers free group prenatal care and support at F&MCW, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, and Gundersen Health to decrease prematurity rates across Wisconsin.
State Stats
Your state's 2024 report card
Minnesota
Preterm Birth Rate
9.40%
Grade
C+
Disparity Ratio
1.22
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 Milwaukee
Board Chair: Shari Stoltmann
Health Solutions Client Executive
Humana
Meredith Cruz, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Director, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Krisstina Ebner
Attorney at Law
Godfrey & Kahn
Amanda Gintoft
VP of Marketing
Potawatomi Ventures
Nichole Gladney
Director of Community Clinics and Health Services
Ascension Wisconsin
Toya Griffin
Sr. Director of Academics
Boys & Girls Club
Mary Beth Hughes
Partner
Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary
Andrew Koser
Chef/Owner
A to Z Dinners
Sarah McAndrew, MD
Neonatologist
Newborn Care Physicians of Southeastern Wisconsin
Tammy Noll
CEO of Ventilation Business Unit
Vyaire Medical
Yvonne Renick
Senior Director of Clinic Operations
Aurora Heath Care
Debbie Schiffman
VP Operations
Quartz
Colleen Valkoun
President
Milwaukee Radio Alliance
Our impact
Advocacy
Championing health equity for moms and babies
Research
Advancing breakthroughs for healthier futures
NICU Family Support®
Providing strength and comfort to NICU families
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
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