This segment of Access Houston we have from the March of Dimes the Director of Philanthropy, Carmen Herrera. Carmen tells us about the unspoken birth equity crisis that’s plaguing our community. On Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 Houston leaders and influencers will gather for the Unspoken Stories of Birth Equity luncheon to learn more about the […]

This segment of Access Houston we welcome Shannon Alexander, March of Dimes Ambassador Family “Alexander’s Angels” and Chief Nursing Officer Kelli Nations of HCA Gulf Coast Division. Shannon had a baby in the NICU and shares her personal journey with us. We also talk about March for Babies happening on May 6th. Next we talk […]

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The March of Dimes has a new public awareness campaign encouraging women to seek early prenatal care – only 59% of pregnant women in Harris County receive prenatal care in their first trimester. Women who seek prenatal care early and regularly are more likely to have a healthy pregnancy and less likely to deliver their babies prematurely. […]