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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.


NEW Grand Rounds Educational Opportunity
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...


SC DHEC Care Line Provides Information on Local Resources


H1N1 Vaccine Urged for Pregnant Moms


Supporting Maternal & Child Health in the Workplace: South Carolina Hospital Association and the Motherhood Priority receive $3,000 in Community Award funding!
Women account for the majority of hospital employees. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 77% of hospital employees are women. There are over 25,000...


Perinatal Awareness for Successful Outcomes (PASOs) Program





2009 South Carolina Mission Investment
In 2009, the March of Dimes invested over 1.5 million dollars into its mission. Thanks to your support, South Carolina's babies are being given a healthy start in life.





2008 Update of the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign
The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is national, multimillion-dollar research, awareness and education campaign to help families have healthier babies.


March of Dimes NICU Family Support Project
The South Carolina Chapter was selected as one of three pilot sites in the country for the NICU Project, to develop materials to guide parents and families through the NICU experience and help them cope with the arrival of a sick or premature child.


Folic Acid - Find it in Your Grocery Store!





“Blessed with Tragedy-One South Carolina Dad’s Story”
 


Healthy Babies Healthy Business ®
This program is designed to help you enhance your existing wellness programs and offer our content to your employees.  We want to help you mitigate health care costs by enhancing employee education.


Centering Pregnancy, Group Prenatal Care Shown to Improve Birth Outcomes
CenteringPregnancy® is a model of prenatal care that combines the three main components of prenatal care (assessment, education, support) in a group setting.


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.


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.


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.


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.