13 Dec HIA Supports March of Dimes Signature Chefs Event
In November, Hamilton continued its longstanding support of March of Dimes, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending preventable maternal health and death and preterm birth and infant death, and closing the equity gap for all families. Data shows that the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations in the world for childbirth. More than 700 women die each year from pregnancy-related causes, and the CDC reports that 60 percent are preventable. The preterm birth rate is on the rise. Two babies die every hour in the United States.
Support of March of Dimes helps fund:
• Free virtual NICU support program for families
• Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
• COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
• Programs that promote health equity for moms and babies and directly combat racial disparities in maternal and child health
• Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into the hands of moms and families
• Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks