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Delta Sigma Theta has partnered with the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
For 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. Building on that legacy to level the playing field for all moms and babies, regardless of age, socio-economic background or demographics. They support moms throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan.
Like March of Dimes, Delta Sigma Theta believes that every baby deserves a healthy life. We advocate for policies that prioritize their health. We support radical improvements to the care they receive. We implement programs that support their needs. Tempe Alumnae is engaged with several of these initiatives with an emphasis on the needs and care of African American mothers and babies, who are often underrepresented in research and access to healthcare.
From 2019 to 2021. the U.S. infant mortality rate for Black babies was 10.5 per one thousand births. The infant mortality rate of Black babies in Arizona is 2.1 times higher than the state rate. African American mothers are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than their White counterpart. Many factors can contribute to health disparities. Some include quality healthcare, underlying chronic conditions, cultural bias, and racism. There are social determinants of health that can prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having equal access for economic, physical, and emotional health.
Studies show that a mother reading to her baby helps stimulate the baby’s nervous system, regulates body systems, and promotes bonding between mother and baby. When a newborn is assigned to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), they and their parents can feel isolated from each other so activities, such as reading to the babies, can solidify that parent-child bonding through sound and tone of voice. Additionally, the siblings of NICU babies find themselves spending a lot of time in hospitals so they too need reading materials and activities to do while they are visiting.
The Tempe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has partnered with March of Dimes Books for Babies to bring resources to these families. It is our goal to provide at least 300 children's books for NICU babies and their siblings at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Please join us by donating brand new non-religious books to our book drive. Books should be hardback so they are easy to clean and applicable for children of all ages. You may purchase books from anywhere you choose or you can use the Amazon list we have provided using the below button. Books can be delivered to any member of our chapter or mailed to us here:
Tempe Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P. O. Box 25321
Tempe, AZ 85285
Thank you in advance for your donation in support of the families of St. Joseph's Hospital.
Delta Sigma Theta has partnered with the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and their network of national and local partners to ensure accurate information is shared about vaccines. Good Health WINs (Women's Immunization Networks) is focused on five specific goals:
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