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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
the March of Dimes has depended on the gererosity of people like you to carry out its mission of saving babies. Volunteers are the driving force behind the foundation.

Come hear Dr. Nils Bergman, world-renowned expert on Kangaroo Mother Care/Skin to Skin Care for premature infants, speak at our upcoming two day symposium. For more information: www. MarchofDimes.com/RhodeIsland or call 401-454-1911



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Vermont is Shown as Leader in 2009 March of Dimes Report on New Born Screening
As a result of the advocacy of the March of Dimes, the Vermont Department of Health Newborn Screening Program and its Advisory Committee, and parents, in 2008, Vermont added cystic fibrosis to the New Born Screening Panel.




Emma Phalen, an eleven year old from Jericho, Vermont has been selected as the 2009 March for Babies Ambassador for her leadership, creativity and committment to the health of all babies.



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In 2008, Vermont earned the best score on the March of Dimes Preterm Birth Report Card for having the lowest rate of babies born premature. The March of Dimes has the lead the way with our Research Grants, Educational Programs and Advocacy Initiatives.



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