March of Dimes president, Dr. Jennifer L. Howse says Congress has done disservice to the American public by doing nothing around emergency Zika funding
Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president at the March of Dimes sees passage by U.S. Senate to reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 as a major step forward to protect babies.
The FDA approve March of Dimes and partners petition asking for voluntary fortification of corn masa flour with the B vitamin folic acid. Action helps Hispanic moms and babies.
Fifth Harmony singer Ally Brooke, born prematurely, joins forces with fellow preemie, Ismael Torres-Castrodad, the March of Dimes 2016 National Ambassador to fight for preemies.
Several international organizations align on World Birth Defects Day asking that policy makers act to help prevent Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. The PUSH! issues report card.
March of Dimes applauds the new Lancet series about ending the global problem of stillbirths. Series estimates that many can be prevented by scaling up known interventions
New York City couple, Paulina and Josh Levine named March of Dimes National Family Team Chairs for the 2016 March for Babies. They have raised nearly $350,000 to help babies.
March of Dimes hails U.S. Senate for passing legislation that overhauls federal regulatory laws for chemicals. This will improve the health of pregnant women, babies & children.