In an average week in Nevada, 111 babies are born prematurely. That's one out of every seven babies born in the state.
CHAPTER GRANTS Each year, local March of Dimes chapters award grants to external organizations across the state in order to address unmet maternal and infant health needs.
VOLUNTEER March of Dimes has depended on the generosity of people like you to carry out its mission of saving babies. Volunteers are the driving force behind the foundation.
Nevada's immunization rate is 63 percent and rising for children by age 2. Our state has also made great strides in immunizing our adolescents, and is continuously working to improve our adult immunization rates.
Board approves increasing birth certificate fee for cystic fibrosis screening
The Nevada State Board of Health approved revising the fee for birth certificates; an increase of $6 that will cover the cost of cystic fibrosis testing and medical clinics to treat cystic fibrosis patients.
Johnson's Baby offers incentive program
JOHNSON'S® Baby has just launched a new initiative, Baby Cause, of which March of Dimes is one of the beneficiaries.
March for Babies Raises $740,000 for Nevada's babies
Thanks to everyone who support the March of Dimes March for Babies event. We are excited to honor 17 walkers into the High Roller Club!