In Your Area
March of Dimes mission extends into communities across the country.
Join us to support moms and families and make a lasting impact in communities like yours.
FL, 33629
Our mission
Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. The maternal and infant health crisis is real. But so is our impact. From providing access to quality health care to mobilizing our community to create lasting change for moms and babies, we're ensuring families can get the best possible start.
Key areas of focus
• Dismantle racism and address unequal treatment
• Increase access to high quality healthcare
• Build safe and connected communities
Mission in action
• Advocacy is key to advancing our mission in Florida through policies, programs, and funding. Join us to demand #BlanketChange.
• We offer education through the March of Dimes Training Institute on topics ranging from implicit bias to perinatal substance use reduction for local healthcare providers.
• Our local events unite, connect, and support our community, bringing together families and individuals who are passionate about March of Dime mission to fight for the health of moms and babies. Join an event today!
State Stats
Your state's 2023 report card
Florida
Preterm Birth Rate
10.60%
Grade
D+
Disparity Ratio
1.22
Change in Disparity
No Improvement
Upcoming Events
Advocacy
March of Dimes advocates contribute to improving health equity, access, and prevention locally and nationally. Add your voice to the thousands of March of Dimes advocates calling for policies that promote the health of all moms and babies. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies by signing up for our advocacy network and taking action.
Volunteer
March of Dimes volunteers do some pretty amazing things to help us improve the health of moms and babies across the country. Join our community today!
Volunteer Events
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Our impact
Support in your area
Whether it's having a child in the NICU, finding a supportive community and resources during pregnancy or coming together for an event, we have options for you. Discover more about what March of Dimes offers in your local community and nationwide.
Research
March of Dimes is proud to be a research-focused organization, funding millions of dollars of original scientific research each year.
March of Dimes Leadership in Western Coastal Florida
Board Chair: Tim Craig
Vice President IT
CareSource
Moses Allen
VP Pharmacy Operations
Sunshine Health
Cory Butz
Director of Operations Marine
Vecellio & Grogan, Inc
Angie Carey
Associate Vice President Community & Partnership Engagement
CareSource
David Curé
Partner
PwC
Greg Fallon
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Dr. Shawn Felton
Dean
Marieb College of Health & Human Services at FGCU
Dan Jones
President
IT Resources and RNa Partners
Dr. Russell Kirby
Professor
USF
Cheryl Kleiman
Regional Vice President of Sales
Flexential
Marisa Price
Senior Manager Global Payroll
Accenture
Amy Russo
Associate Vice President, Utilization Management
CareSource
Kristine Smale
VP of Strategic Growth
Christopher Alan Homes
Matt Tierney
Market Leader
Florida Blue
Les Vail
Sales Manager
Workplace HCM
Shannon Vanek
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
HCA Healthcare
Your support makes what we do possible
Whether you're a parent, student, business, or service organization, your support matters to us and the families we help through programs and resources in your area.
When you donate to March of Dimes, you are helping fund the research, programs, support, and advocacy needed to turn the maternal and infant health crisis around and improve mom and baby health. Donate today!
Fueled by generous support from all of our partners, we've achieved great strides in research advancements, advocacy wins, innovative program expansion, and access to care for women. But there's still so much to do—join us!
Contact us
If you are interested in learning more about ways to engage with Western Coastal Florida March of Dimes, please contact:
