Now is the Perfect Time to Discuss Folic Acid! by Jennifer Vickery, NCPHC Western Region Coordinator (pictured) Let’s face it, life can be crazy! Lots of twists and unexpected turns and with these twists and turns life often presents numerous Read More …
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Preconception Health Webinar Series Kicks Off Sept. 26!
The March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign Webinar Series is back! To receive updates about our important webinars, join our newsletter email list! Please note: no credit is given for past webinars. You must attend the live webinar to receive CEUs. Read More …
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NCPHC CELEBRATES NATIONAL PRIMARY CARE WEEK NCPHC is recognizing the primary care health providers across NC that are positively influencing their communities and making an impact! In conjunction with National Primary Care Week (NPCW) October 1-5, we are calling for Read More …
Winning Postpartum Support International Essay
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT NCPHC recently held a scholarship contest which provided the winner the opportunity to attend the Perinatal Mental Health Postpartum International Training in April 2018. Congrats to our winner: Elizabeth Weidner of the HOPE Women and Family Support team! Read More …
About Continuing Strides Keynote Sarah Verbiest, DrPH, MSW, MPH
Sarah Verbiest, DrPH, MSW, MPH has more than two decades of experience implementing strategies and evidence-based interventions to improve the health and wellness of women and infants. She has a keen interest in improving systems that contribute to missed opportunities Read More …
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CONTINUING STRIDES FOR A HEALTHIER NORTH CAROLINA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rocío Anderson, Director of Health Education for Maternal Child Health and NICU Direct Phone: 919-424-2149 Email: randerson@marchofdimes.org Annual Forum for Public Professionals Hosted at WakeMed’s Andrews Center Raleigh, NC – April 18, 2018 – March Read More …
Healthy babies across the life course: Past reflections and future progress during National Minority Health Month
By Kweli Rashied-Henry, March of Dimes Director of Health Equity Frederick Douglass once said “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” As a country, we have made tremendous strides in the health of all populations since this famed Read More …
Perinatal Leaders in Action: Belinda Pettiford, MPH, Head of Women’s Health Branch
For more than 30 years, Belinda has worked in public health, creating positive change for North Carolina’s women and children. Since November 1995, she has been with the North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Section (Title Read More …
Preconception Health Webinar Series Returns!
The March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign Webinar Series starts in January! You’re invited to participate in five free webinars focused on improving the health of women prior to pregnancy and aiming towards better birth outcomes. Click Read More …