March of Dimes Archives - The Washington Informer

Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-N.C.) speaks during the congressional hearing on Preterm Births and Racial Disparities hosted by DSM, and March of Dimes on April 26, 2023.

Rising Preterm Birth Disparities Across D.C.

by Lindiwe Vilakazi May 3, 2023November 30, 2023

Maternal health complications are affecting mothers nationwide, as D.C. is seeing an increase in preterm birth rates, particularly among Black women.

Participants start the walk/run in support of the March of Dimes' March For Babies at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on April 28. (Demetrious B. Kinney/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Metro Area Rallies for March for Babies

by WI Guest Author May 2, 2018October 31, 2020

Nation’s Premature Birthrate on the Rise

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer November 8, 2017October 31, 2020

Walkers and runners participate in the annual Prince George's County March of Dimes at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro on April 29. (Lateef Mangum/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Region Marches to End Premature Births

by WI Guest Author May 17, 2017October 30, 2020