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Prematurity Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month Help end preventable preterm birth In 2022, 1 in every 10 infants born in the United States was born prematurely, putting them at a higher risk for disability and death. This November, join NICHQ in raising awareness about preterm birth and reducing the risks to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Supporting…
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SIDS Awareness Month 2025
SIDS Awareness Month Promote safe sleep and reduce the risk of SIDS October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Help us spread the word about safe sleep practices, help educate families about prevention strategies, and support families that have been impacted by SIDS. Educating Families & Reducing Risks Preventing Sleep-Related Infant Mortality Sudden…
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National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Sickle Cell Matters 2025.” Join the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in raising awareness about sickle cell trait and the unique challenges people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) experience.
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Infant Mortality Awareness Month
September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month! By empowering parents to prepare for healthy pregnancies that result in healthy children, healthcare professionals can help reduce the disparate rates of infant mortality in the U.S. and improve health outcomes for all babies and families.
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
This August, we join the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee in recognizing National Breastfeeding Month.
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World Sickle Cell Day
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, and this year’s theme is “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Self-Advocacy.” Join the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in recognizing this important day and raising awareness about the unique challenges people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) experience.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Maternal Mental Health Month is recognized every May. Perinatal mental health disorders are the No. 1 complication of childbirth.
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Top NICHQ Resources of 2024
Year in Review Top NICHQ Resources of 2024 As the year comes to a close, review NICHQ’s most popular resources of 2024. Thank you to our funders, partners, and supporters who joined us in creating and sharing tools and resources for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community advocates, as well as caregivers and families….
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Reducing the rate of preterm birth
Learn evidence-based strategies from NICHQ and partners to help reduce the rate of preterm birth in the U.S. and improve perinatal and infant health outcomes.
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SIDS Awareness Month
SIDS Awareness Month This October, join NICHQ in recognizing SIDS Awareness Month. Help us spread the word about the importance of creating safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths. Safe Sleep Resources & Tools Effective Safe Sleep Strategies and Messaging Health professionals can help empower families to…
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