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...
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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 …
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 …
The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health and Its Impact on Birth Outcomes – PART ONE
by Brenda Stubbs, Triad Regional Coordinator & Jennifer Vickery, Western Regional Coordinator Smoking status, alcohol and drug use, folic acid intake, chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, STIs…these are all things that are routinely screened for and monitored in...
Welcome Danielle Little!
We’re happy to welcome our new Eastern Regional Coordinator, Danielle Little, to the March of Dimes NCPHC Team! Danielle believes in the value of health education and the impact it can have on the overall well-being and success of growing...