The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Health Care Focus:
Preconception and perinatal health
Focus Areas:
Medical research Professional and community education Community services through community grants Advocacy
Key Policy Initiatives:
Universal newborn hearing screening Expanded health care coverage for women and children Expansion of newborn screening in all states Support birth defects monitoring program in all states
