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Issues and Priorities
March of Dimes public affairs efforts focus on national and state policies and programs that relate to our mission - improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We are also involved in issues that affect non-profit organizations.
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: 
Wisconsin Director of Program Services
(414) 778-3500
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.
Wisconsin Advocacy Issues and Priorities
Current March of Dimes Wisconsin Chapter priorities include: birth defects prevention and surveillance system, access to health care coverage for pregnant women, infants and children, and smoking cessation programs for pregnant women.

Wisconsin’s Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance System
Insuring Wisconsin’s Pregnant Women, Infants and Children
Pregnancy and Smoking in Wisconsin


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