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March of Dimes and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Tackle Inequity in Maternal Healthcare in Virginia
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March Of Dimes anuncia su March For Babies: A Mother Of A Movement™ 2021
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ARLINGTON, VA, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ March of Dimes, the nation s leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, has named Dr. Michael Georgieff from the University of Minnesota as the winner of the 2020 Agnes Higgins Award for pivotal research linking iron deficiency early in life and long-term mental health. In particular, Dr. Georgieff s uncovered basic mechanisms by which iron deficiency in newborns affects the brain s development and can lead to lasting neurobehavioral challenges, such as poor attention and increased risk of anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. For 20 years, March of Dimes has recognized the achievements of more than 30 leaders in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition focused on research, education or clinical services through the Agnes Higgins Award.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ March of Dimes, the nation s leading nonprofit fighting for the health of moms and babies, today announced the appointment of Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Medical and Health Officer effective February 1. Dr. Henderson will lead the Office of Maternal and Child Health Impact, providing strategic direction and clinical expertise across the organization to help end the maternal and infant health crisis. The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for families of color, which is unacceptable for a country with our resources and expertise, said Dr. Rahul Gupta, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Senior Vice President, and Interim Chief Scientific Officer at March of Dimes. Dr. Henderson is recognized nationally for improving health outcomes for moms and babies and her skills and knowledge will go a long way in helping u
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