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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.


Less than 39 Weeks Toolkit: Learn best practices to reduce elective births before 39 weeks
The new toolkit, entitled Elimination of Non-medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries Before 39 Weeks Gestational Age; Quality Improvement Toolkit, is now available online for free  . . . .





Providing Professionals with the Resources They Need
Our Virginia Chapter of the March of Dimes is dedicated to educating and working with our healthcare providers and professionals. How? Thru educational materials, wellness programs, our annual Prematurity Summit and more . . .





Connect your practice or health care company with our "Healthy Babies Healthy Business" program!
Want access to all the latest high-quality pregnancy and newborn health information at no cost? Visit our HBHB site today!
 
 


How is the March of Dimes helping our community?
The March of Dimes Virginia Chapter is working at all levels to ensure the health of mothers and babies. We work with others to have a greater impact on maternal and infant health in Virginia.


NICU Family Support
The March of Dimes Virginia NICU Family Support® program provides information and comfort to families during the NICU experience. Our chapter has two program locations now, one in Central Virginia & one serving our military in the Hampton Roads area.


The Centering Model
Centering Pregnancy and Parenting Association's mission is to change the paradigm of health services to a group care model in order to improve the overall health outcomes of mothers, babies, new families and all individuals across the life cycle.


Our "Healthy Babies Healthy Business" program can help your company & its employees!
Want access to all the latest high-quality pregnancy and newborn health information AT NO COST to your company or its employees? We've got it here . . . .


Project Alpha
Learn about our partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and meet Alpha alum Maurice Hawkins who was honored as the Hampton Roads Volunteer Extraordinary in 2009.





Virginia Chapter Grant Information
Each year, the March of Dimes Virginia Chapter awards grants to external organizations all across our state in order to address unmet maternal and infant health needs. Want to know more? Read on . . .


FAMIS MOMS Health Insurance: healthcare coverage for uninsured pregnant women
Are you pregnant and uninsured? Let the FAMIS MOMS program help you have a safe pregnancy . . .