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The March of Dimes Mission
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.


Community Call to Action: A Medical Conference on Prematurity
The Greater Kansas Chapter presented the 2009 Prematurity Conference on October 6.  The conference included national and local experts on prematurity issues, featuring Dr. Dave Tayloe, Jr., AAP President. Click here for a recap and speaker presentations.





Grand Rounds
The primary purpose of the grand grounds program is to provide continuing education for perinatal health care providers on topics relevant to the March of Dimes mission...






2009 Greater Kansas Community Grants - Request for Proposals
The March of Dimes Greater Kansas Chapter announces its 2009 Community Grants Request for Proposals. Completed applications materials are due August 29, 2008 and grantees will be announced and awarded in January 2009.






2008 March of Dimes Community Awards Available
The March of Dimes invites you to participate in our Community Awards Program.  The goal of the community awards program is to identify and fund community-based programs addressing the health concerns of pregnant women and infants.






Pregnancy Workshop
The Pregnancy Workshop is a step-by-step prenatal curriculum that informs women how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy.



Comenzando Bien
Comenzando bien is the March of Dimes prenatal education program for Hispanic women. It was developed in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and is culturally and linguistically appropriate for Hispanic women.



Stork's Nest
Stork’s Nest is a cooperative project of the March of Dimes and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. that provides prenatal education and incentives for low-income pregnant women.



Project Alpha
This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. provides young males with education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.




Wine Fest
May 21, 2009