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: 
Pennsylvania Director of Program Services dsmith@marchofdimes.com.

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.

Pennsylvania Advocacy Issues and Priorities
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies.

 

March of Dimes is deeply committed to insuring that the health needs of women, infants and children are addressed in health care reform deliberations. The March of Dimes believes that insurance – whether private or public -- should cover all medically necessary preventive and treatment services. 

Specifically we are working to improve:
·          Coverage for all women of childbearing age, infants, and children;
·          Coverage for maternity and pediatric care;
·          Protection of Medicaid and CHIP eligibility and benefits;
·          Smoking cessation benefits for pregnant women; and
·          Coverage for preconception and interconception care.

Please contact your Senator or Congressman!

	March of Dimes Secures Newborn Screening for all Pennsylvania Babies!