March of Dimes (MOD)

Description/Mission:

The March of Dimes (MOD) mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. MOD carries out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies; lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.

At this site you can:

  • Access the March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center with provides free access to US, state, county, and city maternal & infant health data.
  • Learn about March of Dimes' national campaigns
  • Learn about national and state public health policies and programs that affect women of child bearing age, infants and children.

Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com

Categories: Perinatal Programs, Policy/Advocacy