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Issues and Priorities
March of Dimes public affairs efforts focus on national and state policies and programs that relate to our mission - improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We are also involved in issues that affect non-profit organizations.
Advocacy Network
The Advocacy Network is made up of volunteers and staff who promote the March of Dimes mission agenda by contacting the governor and state legislators in response to Chapter action alerts.

If you are interested in becoming a public affairs volunteer, or being part of the advocacy network, please contact: 
Alabama Director of Program Services
(205) 824-0103
Public Policy Research
One of the responsibilities of the March of Dimes Office of Government Affairs is to direct public policy studies that support national and Chapter advocacy priorities.
Alabama Advocacy Issues and Priorities
1. Expand birth defects surveillance statewide.

2. Increase availability to healthcare coverage for pregnant women.

3. Increase number of newborn metabolic screenings to the 29 March of Dimes -recommended tests.

Chapter Choice - Support Alabama's safe sleep initiative.

Ask members of Congress to sponsor the Preemie Act.