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MARCH OF DIMES TEAMS UP WITH THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF MOMS AND BABIES

2/15/2019
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

We began our partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in November 2020.

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MARCH OF DIMES CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TO CONGRESS: AMERICANS NEED ACCESSIBLE, COMPREHENSIVE & AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE

2/06/2019
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STATEMENT OF DR. RAHUL GUPTA, MARCH OF DIMES CHIEF MEDICAL AND HEALTH OFFICER, ON THE MEASLES EMERGENCY IN THE PORTLAND, OREGON AREA

1/24/2019
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MARCH OF DIMES WELCOMES ADRIAN P. MOLLO AS GENERAL COUNSEL

1/07/2019
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HEALTHY MOM AND BABY RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR: MARCH OF DIMES OFFERS TIPS FOR PLANNING A PREGNANCY

12/20/2018
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Statement of March of Dimes President Stacey D. Stewart on the ruling in Texas v. United States

12/18/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES OPENS NEW HEADQUARTERS IN ARLINGTON, VA

12/17/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES AGAIN EARNS HIGHEST CHARITY RATING FROM GUIDESTAR

12/13/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF MATERNAL MORTALITY BILL

12/13/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES PARTNERS WITH HOSPITALS AND HELPS FAMILIES CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN NICUs (NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS) ACROSS THE COUNTRY

12/12/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES WELCOMES HOUSE PASSAGE OF PREEMIE REAUTHORIZATION ACT & MATERNAL MORTALITY BILL

12/11/2018
Jack & Jill of America and March of Dimes

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Through their 240 chapters across the U.S., Jack and Jill of America and March of Dimes' partnership has made an impact on 30,000 families.

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GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST MAYSA SHARES HER POWERHOUSE VOCALS, UNIQUE STORYTELLING TO SUPPORT MARCH OF DIMES, PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH

11/19/2018

GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST MAYSA SHARES HER POWERHOUSE VOCALS, UNIQUE STORYTELLING TO SUPPORT MARCH OF DIMES, PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH Releases “You Are Not Alone” a unifying song of love and courage

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EMPIRE STATE BUILDING LIT PURPLE TO HONOR PREMATURE BABIES

11/19/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES DATABASE FOR PRETERM BIRTH RESEARCH WILL ACCELERATE PACE OF DISCOVERY

11/06/2018
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Health of Babies in the U.S. Continues to Worsen March of Dimes Report Card Shows

11/01/2018
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March of Dimes Asks Families to Join the Fight for the Health of All Moms and Babies During Prematurity Awareness Month This November

10/18/2018
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March of Dimes and Partners Respond to Alarming Rise in C-section Rates

10/13/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES CALLS FOR #BLANKETCHANGE

10/10/2018
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MARCH OF DIMES PRESIDENT STACEY D. STEWART TO CONGRESS: U.S. MUST ACT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY CRISIS

9/27/2018

March of Dimes President Stacey D. Stewart speaks to Congress and urges action to save lives of moms and babies and protect their health with vital legislation.

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Statement of Stacey D. Stewart, President, March of Dimes on “Public Charge” Rule Endangering Pregnant Women & Children

9/23/2018
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March of Dimes Receives $1.5 Million Grant from the Anthem Foundation

9/20/2018
Gamma Sigma Sigma and March of Dimes

Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority

Through a longstanding partnership, Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority and March of Dimes work together to spread awareness of preterm birth and the associated health risks.

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Dr. Rahul Gupta Joins March of Dimes as Chief Medical & Health Officer

9/18/2018

Dr. Rahul Gupta provides strategic oversight for March of Dimes medical and public health efforts to improve the health of all moms and babies.

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