Philips Foundation and March of Dimes partner to improve prenatal care access in underserved communities, helping address US maternal and infant health challenges
04 4월 2024 - 10:00PM
April 4, 2024 Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers
offering ultrasound screenings to expectant moms in Phoenix,
Tucson, and Washington, DC
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Arlington, VA –
Philips Foundation, with its mission to provide access to quality
healthcare for 100 million people a year in underserved communities
by 2030, is facilitating access to prenatal care through March of
Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers® in Phoenix, Tucson and
Washington, DC. Through the partnership, Philips will provide
point-of-care ultrasound technology with telehealth capabilities in
three mobile health centers as well as support staffing and
operational needs and provide allowances for local healthcare
partners and community health workers.
In comparison to other high-income countries, the US still faces
the highest maternal mortality rate. While consistent, high-quality
prenatal care is an essential component of maternal health and
positive birth outcomes, more than 550,000 women receive inadequate
prenatal care in the US each year. Mobile healthcare delivery is a
proven model to improve access to care. Research has shown that in
patients who sought care at mobile health clinics reported feeling
more confident to navigate the broader healthcare systems’ complex
medical scheduling and billing processes.
The mobile clinics are staffed by local healthcare workers, and
March of Dimes also engages local clinical partners to provide
care, education, and support in communities with little or no
access to maternity care. The initiative ensures sustainability and
scalability by complementing technology with essential training for
staff, creating a model for quality maternal care that can be
expanded across underserved communities.
“Philips is a highly regarded healthcare technology company and
we’re pleased to partner with Philips Foundation to ensure that
every mom and baby gets the best possible start,” said Dr.
Elizabeth Cherot, March of Dimes President and CEO. “Together, we
are ushering in a new chapter of innovation within maternal and
infant mobile health by delivering advanced ultrasound technology
to the doorstep of moms in Phoenix, Tucson and Washington, DC.”
Routine ultrasounds to check a fetus’s health and development,
monitor the pregnancy, and detect congenital anomalies are a
component of prenatal care, yet nearly half of all counties in the
US don’t have any hospitals with obstetric services. The addition
of tele-ultrasound will not only provide imaging to help assess and
monitor prenatal health risks, but also allow providers the unique
ability to collaborate in real time, enhancing the level of
prenatal care a pregnant woman receives. From sharing diagnostic
information on a patient remotely, to connecting with high-risk
obstetric providers at the hospital through telehealth technology,
the devices allow local clinical staff and community health workers
to ensure quality care and improve outcomes for patients.
“Every expectant mother should have access to maternal care, yet
this is far from reality today. We simply cannot—and should
not—accept the high maternal mortality rates in this country as the
status quo. Delivering game-changing maternal care, especially in
underserved communities, is going to take a collective effort to
innovate and implement solutions that prioritize the health and
safety of all moms,” said Jeff DiLullo, chief region leader,
Philips North America. “We hope our partnership with March of
Dimes—delivering care right into the communities most in need—will
serve as an inspiring and scalable model for what’s possible,
providing better care for more people.”
For more information on the Phoenix, Tucson, and Washington, DC
centers, as well as information on locations, visit the March of
Dimes website.
For further information, please contact:
Avi DinesPhilips North AmericaTel.: (781) 690-3814Email:
avi.dines@philips.com
Sarah SmithMarch of DimesTel.: 202-774-0554Email:
ssmith@marchofdimes.org
About Philips FoundationPhilips Foundation is a
registered non-profit organization established in 2014 - with a
mission to provide access to quality healthcare for underserved
communities across the globe. By leveraging Philips’ capabilities
and combining them with the experience and expertise of
non-governmental organizations and other community-focused and
impact-driven enterprises, Philips Foundation helps create
innovative pathways to open up affordable healthcare for
communities most in need. By also partnering with innovative social
entrepreneurs rooted in the local ecosystem, Philips Foundation
aims to increase access to healthcare for 100 million people a year
by 2030. More information can be found at
www.philips-foundation.com
About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG,
AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on
improving people's health and well-being through meaningful
innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation
leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer
insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and
professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their
patients in the hospital and the home. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, and enterprise
informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2023
sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately 69,700
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
About March of DimesMarch of Dimes leads the
fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research,
lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every
family can get the best possible start. Since 1938, we’ve built a
successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every
family. To learn more about March of Dimes, please
visit marchofdimes.org.
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