By Brenda Stubbs, Triad Regional Coordinator As both a Regional Program Coordinator for the March of Dimes and the mother of a 15 year old son who was born prematurely, the issue of adolescent mental health is a passion of Read More …
Springing into Action! A Closer Look at Preconception Health Across North Carolina was NCPHC’s first health forum conducted at Eastern AHEC in collaboration with Area L AHEC. The forum was not only dedicated to educating fellow public health professionals, but also Read More …
by Martina Sconiers-Talbert, MPH, Cape Fear Regional Coordinator We have likely all heard the hype concerning the increase of sexually transmitted infections across the U.S. According to the Huffington Post, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rates are at an all-time high. Read More …
First Forum Coming to Eastern NC March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign (NCPHC) is hosting its first forum titled, “Springing into Action! A Closer Look at Preconception Health Across North Carolina.” This forum aims to increase provider awareness about Read More …
by Brenda Stubbs, Triad Regional Coordinator Do you know the old adage, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together?” Having worked in health and human services for over 20 years – specifically Read More …
by Jennifer Vickery, Western Regional Coordinator One of my favorite parts about being a regional coordinator for the North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign is educating consumers on the importance of reproductive life planning and how to create an individualized plan Read More …
Fiorella Horna is the Campaign’s statewide Latino Coordinator. She is the owner and operator of Fiorella Consulting and Training Services (formerly known as Latin Life), a business dedicated to expanding the capacity of organizations and their workforce to achieve its Read More …
The March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign Webinar Series is back and better than ever! Register to claim your spot today! Date Time Webinar Topic Register October 12, 2016 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Prenatal Substance Use: Impact on Birth Outcomes Read More …
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services introduced an updated Preconception Health Strategic Plan Supplement this week. The plan was initially introduced in 2008 to provide awareness about a new approach to reducing infant mortality by improving the health Read More …
Martina is the new Cape Fear Regional Coordinator for the March of Dimes in North Carolina! She previously worked with Cumberland County Department of Public Health where she focused on reducing teen pregnancy by providing evidence-based comprehensive sexual health education Read More …