March of Dimes California Prematurity Awareness Month Media Room

Welcome to the California March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month Resource Room.  Here you’ll find links to information and resources for both the media and general public about the state of prematurity locally and nationwide. Follow the links on this page for press releases, infographics, PSAs and other sharable information.

PRESS RELEASE

REPORT CARD AND RELATED GRAPHICS

• California Premature Birth Report Card, English

• Preterm Birth Rates in Select California Cities

• Preterm Birth Rates of Select California Counties by Race and Ethnicity

• California Premature Birth Report Card, Spanish

• U.S. Premature Birth Report Card, English

• Preterm Birth Rates in 100 U.S. Cities

• U.S. Premature Birth Report Card, Spanish

DISPARITIES INFORMATION

• Los Angeles Collaborative on Racial Disparities in Birth Outcomes 2015 Media Alert

• California Disparities Fact Sheet

• Fresno County Disparities Fact Sheet

• Kern County Disparities Fact Sheet

• Los Angeles County Disparities Fact Sheet

• Orange County Disparities Fact Sheet

• Sacramento County Disparities Fact Sheet

• San Bernardino County Disparities Fact Sheet

• San Diego County Disparities Fact Sheet

• San Francisco County Disparities Fact Sheet

• Santa Clara County Disparities Fact Sheet

DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO & AUDIO MATERIALS

Additional infographics, PSAs, scripts, B-roll, photos and more can be found in our multimedia newsroom or at Plowshare.

About March of Dimes

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family.

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