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
• 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
Your state's 2024 report card
District of Columbia
Preterm Birth Rate
10.80%
Grade
D
Disparity Ratio
1.81
Change in Disparity
Worsened
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
March of Dimes Leadership in Greater DC Region
Board Chair: George Bailey
Senior Vice President
Lockton Companies
Dr. Robin Baker
President
Fairfax Neonatal Associates
Gretchen Berlin
Senior Partner, Healthcare Systems and Services
McKinsey & Company
Elizabeth Kemp Caulder
President, Chief Strategist
PHOENIX Lifestyle Marketing Group
Andrew Currie
Partner
Venable
Jennifer Felix
President & CEO
ASRC Federal
Krysta Jones
Civic Leader
Joe LaFonte
Director/Shareholder
Harvey-Cleary Builders
William Lash
President & CEO
Chirality Capital Consulting
Kevin Nagel
Board Member
Deann O’Brien
Director of Business Development
M&T Bank
Pete Otteni
EVP/Co-Head of Washington DC Region
BXP
Michael Rachesky
VP of Small Business Strategy
UnitedHealthcare
Mark Urbanczyk
Partner
Deloitte
Erskine Wells
President
BGR Group
Richard Wheeler III
Partner
KPMG
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
If you are interested in learning more about ways to engage with Greater DC Region March of Dimes, please contact:
