Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Announces Nearly $1.2M Partnership with March of Dimes for Local Maternal Healthcare Initiatives
PR Newswire•10/11/2026•13:01 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$1,185,000 multiyear partnership expands maternal and infant health services across Chicagoland
- ➤$1,100,000 funds March of Dimes’ Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center program
- ➤New mobile health unit scheduled for programming in early 2027
- ➤Centene (CNC) supports more than 290,000 deliveries annually
Expert Statements
Cristal Gary, Meridian Plan President and CEO
“These statistics are the reason why Meridian is partnering with organizations like March of Dimes. At Meridian, we believe every mom and baby should have a healthy start.”
Cristal Gary, Meridian Plan President and CEO
“Our efforts with March of Dimes will help new and expecting moms understand and identify maternal health risks. Early identification and treatment are critical components for healthy outcomes, which comes by connecting with these moms where they are.”
Ashley Thies, Senior Executive Director, March of Dimes
“We envision a world where every mom and baby are healthy, regardless of their geography, race, gender or income, but unfortunately that is just not the case.”
Ashley Thies, Senior Executive Director, March of Dimes
“Through partnerships like this with real community impact, we can move closer to closing the health equity gap in underserved communities, and ensure these families have access to the care they need and deserve.”
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Announces Nearly $1.2M Partnership with March of Dimes for Local Maternal Healthcare Initiatives PR Newswire
Funding will Support the Delivery of Medical Services, Resources, and Health Awareness for Moms-to-be through Community Events and a Newly Funded Mobile Unit
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