Meridian Health Plan Partners with March of Dimes for $1.2 Million Maternal Healthcare Initiative
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has announced a multiyear partnership with the nonprofit March of Dimes valued at approximately $1.185 million. The initiative aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across the Chicagoland area by expanding access to medical services and resources. A significant portion of the funding, totaling $1.1 million, will be used to expand the March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center™ program. A new mobile unit is scheduled for deployment in early 2027 to provide culturally responsive care and reduce preventable maternal health risks. The partnership follows successful pilot programs and aims to address high rates of low birthweight and preterm births in Illinois.
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