On May 2, 2010 American Valve and Hydrant held their 14th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the March of Dimes!! They raised over $8,000 towards the 2010 March for Babies campaign.
The March of Dimes greatly appreciates their hard work and dedication to help save SETX babies!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Texas "Quality Improvement Summit"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ernie Pina-Sandoval 713-303-8002 epinasandoval@marchofdimes.com
Texas “Quality Improvement Summit”
Texas March of Dimes Partners with American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to Decrease Elective Inductions Prior to 39 Weeks
AUSTIN, TEXAS MAY 21, 2010 — One in every seven babies born in Texas is premature. The rate of preterm births has increased over 30% the past thirty years. Many of the babies born prematurely are “late pre-term births” - those born between 34 and 36 completed weeks gestation. However, even babies born at 35 weeks can have increased risk of infection, breathing problems, and are more likely to be admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Research has shown that 35 week babies have only 2/3 the brain mass they will have at 40 weeks.
The issue of elective inductions and c-sections prior to 39 weeks is a critical issue to be reviewed by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, in partnership with March of Dimes on Wednesday, May 26th at the Texas Medical Association in Austin. The two groups will partner to host the “Quality Improvement Summit” - Reducing Elective Inductions Prior to 39 Weeks. “Reducing non-medically indicated deliveries prior to 39 weeks gestation is important in improving the health of babies," said Scott D. Berns, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Chapter Programs - March of Dimes National Office. “The Texas Quality Improvement Summit is a shining example of how organizations working together can catalyze quality improvement initiatives to help moms and babies.”
The summit will bring together physicians, nurses, hospital administration and other stakeholders from around Texas. Best practices for decreasing elective inductions and c-sections will also be shared at the event. A soon to be released quality improvement toolkit, developed by the California Health Department, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative and California Chapter of the March of Dimes will also be discussed with attendees, so they can consider implementing it within their own Texas hospital or teaching institution.
CONTACT: Ernie Pina-Sandoval 713-303-8002 epinasandoval@marchofdimes.com
Texas “Quality Improvement Summit”
Texas March of Dimes Partners with American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to Decrease Elective Inductions Prior to 39 Weeks
AUSTIN, TEXAS MAY 21, 2010 — One in every seven babies born in Texas is premature. The rate of preterm births has increased over 30% the past thirty years. Many of the babies born prematurely are “late pre-term births” - those born between 34 and 36 completed weeks gestation. However, even babies born at 35 weeks can have increased risk of infection, breathing problems, and are more likely to be admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Research has shown that 35 week babies have only 2/3 the brain mass they will have at 40 weeks.
The issue of elective inductions and c-sections prior to 39 weeks is a critical issue to be reviewed by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, in partnership with March of Dimes on Wednesday, May 26th at the Texas Medical Association in Austin. The two groups will partner to host the “Quality Improvement Summit” - Reducing Elective Inductions Prior to 39 Weeks. “Reducing non-medically indicated deliveries prior to 39 weeks gestation is important in improving the health of babies," said Scott D. Berns, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Chapter Programs - March of Dimes National Office. “The Texas Quality Improvement Summit is a shining example of how organizations working together can catalyze quality improvement initiatives to help moms and babies.”
The summit will bring together physicians, nurses, hospital administration and other stakeholders from around Texas. Best practices for decreasing elective inductions and c-sections will also be shared at the event. A soon to be released quality improvement toolkit, developed by the California Health Department, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative and California Chapter of the March of Dimes will also be discussed with attendees, so they can consider implementing it within their own Texas hospital or teaching institution.
Exciting News
We learned exciting news when the new National Center for Health Statistics Preterm Birth Report was recently issued: Preterm birth rates have declined nationally from 12.8% in 2006 to 12.3% in 2008, a percentage change of 3.9%. The Texas rate decreased from 13.7% in 2006 to 13.3% in 2008. This is a percentage change of 2.9%. We also saw a decrease in our late preterm birth rates from 9.9% in 2006 to 9.6% in 2008. This is a percentage change of 3%. There has also been a decline in late preterm birth rates. The full report is attached.
This is the first time in nearly 3 decades that we have seen a 2-year decline in preterm birth rates!!!
In 2009 we saw very exciting results from March of Dimes Texas programs:
· Centering Pregnancy participants showed a 6.5% preterm birth rate compared with 13.7% state-wide
· Comenzando bien participants bien had a 2% preterm birth rate compared with 13.3% Hispanic state-wide rate
· Honey Child Program participants experienced a 10% preterm birth rate compared with the state-wide African American rate of 18%
We cannot help but think that March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign and our millions invested nation-wide in cutting edge research and evidence based community programs are helping to make a difference in the declining preterm birth rate.
Thank you for all you have done to help in implementing March of Dimes programs in the community!
This is the first time in nearly 3 decades that we have seen a 2-year decline in preterm birth rates!!!
In 2009 we saw very exciting results from March of Dimes Texas programs:
· Centering Pregnancy participants showed a 6.5% preterm birth rate compared with 13.7% state-wide
· Comenzando bien participants bien had a 2% preterm birth rate compared with 13.3% Hispanic state-wide rate
· Honey Child Program participants experienced a 10% preterm birth rate compared with the state-wide African American rate of 18%
We cannot help but think that March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign and our millions invested nation-wide in cutting edge research and evidence based community programs are helping to make a difference in the declining preterm birth rate.
Thank you for all you have done to help in implementing March of Dimes programs in the community!
Farmers Insurance Invites You to the 3rd Annual March of Dimes Bass Tournament
Saturday - June 5th
@ Sam Rayburn at Tiger Creek Lodge
$ 150 per team
For Questions or to RSVP Call John Salamone at 409-383-5222
Balloon Rides for $10 per person (weather permitting)
@ Sam Rayburn at Tiger Creek Lodge
$ 150 per team
For Questions or to RSVP Call John Salamone at 409-383-5222
Balloon Rides for $10 per person (weather permitting)
Annual Community Baby Shower
Join March of Dimes and 12 News on Thursday, June 24th to help needy families in Southeast Texas. The Community Baby shower will be broadcast live from three sites in Southeast Texas, Beaumont (12News), Nederland (Ritter Lumber) and Orange (David Self Ford) from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Donations collected will be given to needy families enrolled in prenatal education at four local agencies:
· Port Arthur Health Department Nurse Family Partnership Program
· HOPS Women’s Resource Clinic
· UTMB of Beaumont and Orange
· Birthright of Orange
Items of great need (new or gently used) include:
· Diapers
· Wipes
· Car seats
· Baby clothing
· Blankets
· Bottles
Decorate a box and put in your office, lobby, kitchen, etc. Ask employees’ to donate. The box can then be dropped off at any three of the locations.
Anyone interested in scheduling a drop off time and media coverage, please contact Donna Blanchette @ 409.835.7606.
Donations collected will be given to needy families enrolled in prenatal education at four local agencies:
· Port Arthur Health Department Nurse Family Partnership Program
· HOPS Women’s Resource Clinic
· UTMB of Beaumont and Orange
· Birthright of Orange
Items of great need (new or gently used) include:
· Diapers
· Wipes
· Car seats
· Baby clothing
· Blankets
· Bottles
Decorate a box and put in your office, lobby, kitchen, etc. Ask employees’ to donate. The box can then be dropped off at any three of the locations.
Anyone interested in scheduling a drop off time and media coverage, please contact Donna Blanchette @ 409.835.7606.
Friday, March 26, 2010
March of Dimes teams up with Fuddruckers
We're teaming up all day!!
Dine in or carry out.. Let Fuddruckers know you're part of the March of Dimes and they will donate 15% back to the March of Dimes!!!
When : April 1st 2010
Where: Fuddruckers Beaumont, 4545 Dowlen Rd , 409-898-8973
Time: All day
Thursday, March 11, 2010
DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT
1ST ANNUAL CIRCLE K - DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 3/27/10
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Lamar University - Health & Human Performance Complex Room 108
$20 per team of 8 people. 100% of registration fees will be donated directly to the March of Dimes
FREE T-SHIRT
Registration Due by : 3/20/10 at 12pm
Contact Paul Rizk 409-223-8487 lamar@txokcki.org for more info
WHEN: 3/27/10
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Lamar University - Health & Human Performance Complex Room 108
$20 per team of 8 people. 100% of registration fees will be donated directly to the March of Dimes
FREE T-SHIRT
Registration Due by : 3/20/10 at 12pm
Contact Paul Rizk 409-223-8487 lamar@txokcki.org for more info
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