March of Dimes insert for SA Woman 2014

Board of Directors Steven Krauskopf, Board Chair Principal, KFW Engineers & Surveying Brenda Baldwin Senior Manager, Capital Group Ed Belmares Assistant City Manager, City of San Antonio Dan Decker Park President, Sea World of San Antonio Patrick Eurek EVP & COO, RiverRock Energy, LLC

Business, Babies and the Bottom Line As a business owner, father and community advocate, I am proud to partner with March of Dimes and to serve as the Chairman of the Board. With more than 76 years of proven success in research, programs, education and advocacy, March of Dimes continues to lead the way to a

Patrina L Fowler COO, Community First Health Plans

healthier future for all babies.

Christie Goodman Communications Manager, Intercultural Development Research Association

cost of premature birth to businesses, and the results are astonishing. The impact that this health

Fernando Guerra, MD Pediatrician and Public Health Consultant

a company’s bottom line was eye-opening. You can learn more about these costs and how to

Mike Koroscik, MHA CEO, Institute for Women’s Health

Through a Truven Health Analytics study, March of Dimes has taken a precise look at the crisis has on families seems to be common knowledge, but seeing the high health care costs to help in the coming pages.

Since 2003, March of Dimes has been fighting the war against premature birth, and progress has been made, but the need is still urgent. The U.S. has the highest preterm birth

Tammy McQueen Mobilization Senior Manager, Accenture Martha Martinez Clinical Assistant Professor UTHSCSA School of Nursing John O’Keefe Director of Fixed Operations Ken Batchelor Cadillac Greg Seiler CEO, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

rate of any industrialized country. It is time to end premature birth and to do that, a great scientific endeavor is needed. March of Dimes is leading the way by establishing transdisciplinary research centers across the nation. They’re partnering with academic institutions to use a team science approach to understanding and ultimately conquering prematurity. With this great effort, I am positive that March of Dimes will exceed the 2020 goal of reducing the preterm birth rate from 12.4 percent to 9.6 percent!

But we aren’t just making a difference in the United States, we’re making a difference right here in San Antonio. A grant valued at $400,000 has been given to a researcher at UT Health

David Webb, PhD Financial Adviser, Eagle Strategies LLC

Science Center to study preterm labor prevention. Numerous grant awards have been given to

Brandey Wimberley-Orsag Senior Vice President /Commercial Lending Officer, Jefferson Bank

with Valero Energy Foundation to fund three NICU Family Support© programs in local hospitals.

local community partners such as the Children’s Shelter and Alpha Home and we have partnered Accomplishing all of these results-driven programs requires funding, and that’s where you can help. In this special insert, you can read about how to get involved. Whether you want to

Staff KJ Feder Division Executive Director Ester Flores Director of Program Services

give of your time, your talent or your treasure, please join us in giving every baby a healthy start in life. I hope you’ll enjoy learning about our exciting Signature Chefs Auction chaired by Dr. Sanjie Garza-Cox of Children’s Hospital and Erica Castro. It’s a unique dining experience where you get to meet some of San Antonio’s top chefs and bid on exclusive packages. You can also learn how to get involved in March for Babies, the nation’s first walking event of its kind that started right here in San Antonio in 1970! Please help us celebrate our top fundraising teams as

Catherine Alvarado Community Director, Signature Chefs Kim Gardner Community Director, March for Babies Erin McGarvey Community Director, Communications

we announce the 2014 Top Corporate and Family Teams, Top Walkers and the winners of the NEISD Change Challenge.

From fundraising to education and partnership to advocacy, there’s a way for everyone to help out, and I urge you to join me in making babies your business and helping March of Dimes.

Respectfully,

San Antonio Division 7410 Blanco Rd, Suite 400 San Antonio, TX 78216 Office (210) 696-1030 Fax (210) 694-0577 www.marchofdimes.com/texas Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/MOD_SA

Steven Krauskopf Principal, KFW Engineers & Surveying Chairman of the Board, March of Dimes San Antonio

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Business, Babies and the Bottom Line: The Financial Impact of Prematurity on Business

Nearly half a million babies will be born too soon in our country this year. The emotional impact of premature birth on families is extraordinary, and the cost to businesses is exorbitant.

With one in eight babies born prematurely in San Antonio every year, far higher than the national average for preterm birth, there is much we can do to impact the health of our workforce and your company’s bottom line.

Prematurity places a multibillion-dollar burden on business, with employers billed more than $12 billion annually in excess health care costs. Individual companies lose thousands of dollars in absenteeism and lost productivity for families affected by preterm birth. Prematurity has a material impact on your bottom line:

Employers pay 12 times as much in health care costs for premature/low birth weight babies as for babies born without complications.

Each premature/low birth weight baby costs employers an additional $50,000 in newborn health care costs alone.

Nationally, one in nine babies will be born preterm. The United States has the worst rate of premature birth of any developed country.

We need the help of business leaders in our community to impact premature birth, and here are some steps you can take to bring solutions to your business: Calculate the cost by taking a good look at your claims data to

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determine how much premature birth costs your business each

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Healthy Babies, Healthy Business: a complimentary worksite wellness program that provides information to employees on

preconception, prenatal, postnatal and infant care. Go to mar-

year.

chofdimes.com/hbhb for more information.

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Ask your HR or benefits team to recommend workforce wellness approaches and programs that can help prevent premature

births such as exercise, weight management, smoking cessation, or

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Partner with the March of Dimes. There are many ways to connect with us, including March of Dimes Events & Fundraisers.

Sponsor, volunteer or participate in March for Babies, Signature

parent education.

Chefs Auction or various other special events. Call us at 210-696-

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Review your company health insurance plan to see if it’s truly

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promoting healthy pregnancies and helping to prevent

preterm birth. Does it cover all prenatal and postpartum visits, smoking cessation, and/or progesterone treatment for women at high risk of preterm birth? Does it actively discourage doctors and women from having early elective deliveries (before 39 weeks) without medical reasons)?

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Prematurity Awareness Month: Held in November, this awareness campaign focuses the nation's attention on the impact pre-

mature birth has on babies and families and on opportunities for prevention. Local businesses can get involved by engaging employees and the local business community through creative activities and events. World Prematurity Day is November 17.

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AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU GIVE YOUR SIGNATURE

October 24 | Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa At the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, signatures make

2014 Lead Signature Chef Heather Nañez (Bohanan’s)

more than just marks on paper. They make a mark on someone’s life. With your signature, research can be done. Vaccines can be discovered. Babies can simply be babies.

Join co-chairs Sanjie Garza-Cox and Erica Castro at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa for an exciting evening out while raising funds and increasing awareness of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies.

Lead Signature Chef Heather Nañez from Bohanan’s and other top local chefs will prepare their signature dishes to honor stronger, healthier babies. In addition to sampling cuisine from San Antonio’s finest restaurants and chefs, you will also enjoy premium wine tastings and have the opportunity to bid on exclusive auction packages (donated by our generous chefs) that may include fine dining, resort stays, spa vacations and much more! “We are very grateful for the leadership of this year’s chairs, chefs and committee members -- all of their hard work and dedication are making this event a reality.” states KJ Feder, March of Dimes San Antonio Division executive director.

Signature Chefs is the idea that a dish or mark on paper can translate into saving babies’ lives through financial support. Without it, we would not be able to carry out our foundation’s mission on a local level through research, programs, education and advocacy. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes and its mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Confirmed 2014 Signature Chefs and restaurants are: Heather Nañez (Bohanan’s); Derek Lomax (Bob's Steak and Chop House); Jeff White (Boiler House); Eduardo Franco (Brio Tuscan Grille); Charthouse (in the Tower of the Americas); Isaac Cantu (Cordillera Ranch); Steven McHugh (Cured); Justin Johnson (Max’s Wine Dive); Stephen Paprocki (NuStar Energy); Chuck Hernandez (O’liva); Samuel Boisjoly (Omni Colonnade); Scott Ronczkowski (SeaWorld); Mike Bomberg (Spice of Life); James Draper (Spring House Cafe); James Moore (TBA); Tyler Horstmann (Tejas Rodeo); Jason Dady (Umai Mi); Diana Barrios Trevino (Viola’s Ventanas); Nedra Harris (Werner’s).

If you’re interested in attending, participating or sponsoring this event, please contact Catherine Alvarado at calvarado@marchofdimes.com or (210) 515-4842.

Our Signature Chefs Auction’s elegant combination of fabulous food, great wines, good company, priceless auction packages, and a great cause will cook up an evening to remember!

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Coriander Encrusted Salmon with Orange Vinaigrette 2 salmon filets (7 ounces each) 6 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate (separated 4tbs and 2tbs) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn mĂŠlange (ground)

5 cups fresh spinach 1 medium orange peeled segmented 2 green onions thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove (minced)

Brush salmon with 4 tablespoons orange juice concentrate. Season with salt, coriander, sugar and pepper. Grill salmon covered over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

In a small bowl whisk vinegar, oil, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste In a large bowl, combine spinach, orange segments, green onions and walnuts. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and top with salmon.

This delicious recipe courtesy of Signature Chef Heather Naùez (Bohanan’s)

Note: The spinach in this dish is high in folic acid, a B vitamin, that is essential in reducing the risk for birth defects of the brain and spine called neural tube defects (NTDs). The best way to get enough folic acid is to take a multivitamin with 400 micrograms of folic acid before pregnancy and eat healthy foods.

Visit www.marchofdimes.com/folic-acid to learn more.

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Top 2014 March for Babies Fundraisers THANK YOU

TOP CORPORATE TEAMS HEB ........................................................................................$140,829 Mission Pharmacal .................................................................$71,342 University Health System ........................................................$54,212 Citi............................................................................................$44,451 *Halliburton .............................................................................$41,000 SeaWorld/Aquatica San Antonio...........................................$28,875 CenterPoint Energy.................................................................$20,000 Oak Farms Dairy......................................................................$17,773 Capital Group..........................................................................$14,090 Ashley Furniture ......................................................................$12,780 BD ............................................................................................$10,254 Natural Bridge Caverns ...........................................................$10,216 Accenture ..................................................................................$8,001 North East Independent School District ...................................$7,465 Hyatt .........................................................................................$7,416 Community First Health Plans .................................................$6,646 City of San Antonio ...................................................................$5,088 Farmers Insurance ...................................................................$5,000 Baptist Health System ...............................................................$4,714 KFW Engineers & Surveying .....................................................$4,420 Allstate Insurance.....................................................................$4,232 NuStar Energy...........................................................................$3,930 Superior HealthPlan .................................................................$3,582 AT&T ..........................................................................................$3,242 UnitedHealth Group (XLHealth) ...............................................$3,036

TO OUR 2014 SPONSORS PRESENTING

PLATINUM

GOLD

TOP NEISD SCHOOL TEAMS IN EACH CATEGORY High School, Churchill High School ........................................$967.91 Middle School, Garner Middle School ...................................$318.50 Elementary School, Fox Run Elementary................................$318.97

SILVER Capital Group Oak Farms Dairy

TOP FAMILY TEAMS Team Atlee.................................................................................$4,145 Team Elliot..................................................................................$3,610 Tiny Angels A&B - San Antonio ................................................$2,165 Team Rylan Jacob .....................................................................$2,015 Team Southern Babies..............................................................$1,684 Sophia Giselle............................................................................$1,540 Team Cruzito .............................................................................$1,500 Team Harper Skye.....................................................................$1,350 Super Novah's ...........................................................................$1,249 Tucker Marching for Babies.......................................................$1,217

BRONZE Accenture Community First Health Plans ROOSEVELT NuStar BD KFW Engineers & Surveying Halliburton Security Service Federal Credit Union SAS Shoemakers

TOP WALKERS Barbara Keelan ........................................................................$4,425 Carrie Cunningham ..................................................................$3,190 Natalie Sirjuesingh ...................................................................$2,965 Bill Armwood ............................................................................$2,480 Nikki Bott....................................................................................$1,885 Dawn Poitevent..........................................................................$1,410 Dan Decker................................................................................$1,375 Josie Vasquez ...........................................................................$1,309 Tom Dooley................................................................................$1,300 Josie Garza ................................................................................$1,184

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Halliburton receives our rising star award for raising the most money out of all new teams in 2014!

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Marching on for stronger, healthier babies…

Thousands of participants and volunteers came together at SeaWorld in a sea of family and corporate team shirts, butterfly wings and purple on March 22 at March for Babies.

As the president of SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio and March for Babies chairman, Dan Decker greeted the crowd with these words, “If you think you are not affected by premature child birth or have never been supported by the March of Dimes, just take a look around you. I did, and once I discovered how many of our team members have benefited so greatly from the 75 years of March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, breakthroughs and support, it was easy for me to understand exactly how I was affected and why I should be involved. Our team members come first at SeaWorld and Aquatica, and this was one of the best ways I found that I could lead our SeaWorld Cares effort to support our team members, now and into the future.”

Dan Decker, SeaWorld president and March for Babies chairman, speaks at the 2014 March for Babies at SeaWorld, San Antonio.

This year’s ambassador family, the Carbajal’s with baby Carson, Ray and Dan Decker, SeaWorld president and March for Babies chairman.

For the second year in a row, University Health System proudly served as Presenting Sponsor. As a participant in the very first walk for March of Dimes, George Hernandez, President/CEO of University Health System, shared, “At University Health System we are committed to improving the health of all babies, and we hope that you will continue to work and walk with us as we try to find the answers to this serious problem (of prematurity).”

This year’s ambassador family shared their story of how Carson Ray Carbajal was born weighing just 3 pounds 7 ounces and fought to survive right here in San Antonio. Emcee Ernie Zuniga from Fox News First You can join provided energy and enthusiasm during the certhe fun at the emonies, and his closing remarks are the epit45th anniversary of ome of the March for Babies spirit, “Let’s March for Babies show San Antonio and the world that we march for those who can, and those who canon Saturday, not. We march for babies who fight for their March 28, 2015 lives before they even understand what life is all at SeaWorld! about. We march for hope. We march for health.

WE MARCH FOR BABIES! GO! Baby! GO!” Thank you, local Walgreens stores for raising $25,000 with March for Babies cutouts during your June campaign!

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Prematurity Awareness Month is held in November and World Prematurity Day is on November 17th. This awareness campaign focuses the world's attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families and on opportunities for prevention.

Local businesses can get involved by engaging employees and the local business community through one of the March of Dimes favorite events, Jail & Bail. This year we will join forces with the San Antonio Police Department and SeaWorld to bring together community leaders and ordinary citizens for a common cause – helping moms go full-term and babies be born healthier. The fun will kick-off during the week of November 17. Please call our office at (210) 696-1030 or visit our Facebook page for more information.

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People, Passion and Progress We are warriors in the fight against prematurity. Add in the tireless efforts of our volunteers who fortify our mission, and we are optimistically hopeful that we will see the day when all babies are born healthy.

Take a closer look at a few things we’re doing in San Antonio to make that difference…

People Tyler Paganucci is a 4th grade student at El Dorado elementary school. In a surprise presentation in front of 650 fellow students, Tyler was given the “You Make A Difference!” award for his big-hearted donation of $100 to the March of Dimes NEISD Change Challenge. When asked why he gave such a large amount of money, he explained that his grandmother gave him a $100 bill for his 10th birthday, and instead of holding on to it, he decided to donate stating: “The babies need it more than I do.”

A preemie herself, Leslie Goodman of Helotes was named a regional winner in the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. There were 182 regional winners across the country who each received a $1,000 college scholarship.

Leslie was honored for her initiative to raise $2,300 to create 250 care kits for families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She then delivered the kits to three local hospitals.

Passion Babies in San Antonio receive screening for 30 inherited disorders.

The March of Dimes funded the development of four of these tests and advocated for newborn screening for all babies.

Progress The March of Dimes: mission is actively at work in the San Antonio community through such programs and initiatives as: • $400,000 in current research funding to UT Health Science Center at San Antonio • CenteringPregnancyM prenatal education • NICU Family SupportM program at University Hospital • Becoming a Mom™/Comenzando bienM • Stork’s NestM education program in partnership with Zeta Phi Beta sorority • Folic Acid outreach campaign • Healthy Babies, Healthy Business • 39-week education campaign • And numerous grant awards to local community partners such as the Children’s Shelter and Alpha Home here in San Antonio.

Our advocacy priorities focus on improving the health of women, infants and children, including: • Access to health care • Research to prevent prematurity, birth defects and infant mortality • Prevention and treatment to improve maternal, infant and child health During the 2013 Texas Legislative Session, March of Dimes volunteers successfully advocated for: • Passage of legislation ensuring all newborns in Texas receive screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) • Passage of legislation requiring licensed child care facilities to have a policy regarding vaccine preventable diseases for staff • Secured funding for the 2013 Medicaid shortfall

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