The PREEMIE Act Passed!

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  • Expansion of prematurity research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Studies on the relationship between prematurity and birth defects and developmental disabilities.
  • A grant program to educate health professionals and the public on signs of preterm labor and to provide support for parents with a premature baby in a NICU.
  • A Surgeon General’s conference on preterm birth which will establish an agenda for prematurity related activities in both the public and private sectors.

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