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Multivitamin Distribution Program
Free Folic Acid for Women of Childbearing Age
In 2010, The North Carolina (NC) General Assembly provided funding for the statewide distribution of multivitamins with folic acid to non-pregnant women with low income of childbearing potential to help prevent birth defects.
The NC Division of Public Health and the NC Chapter of the March of Dimes Foundation partnered to provide multivitamins through health departments and other safety net providers.
The MVI distribution program includes the purchase (at no cost to the requestor) and distribution of multivitamins, training for the local health department and community health center staff, and technical assistance for participating agencies as they set up this program.
Multivitamin Distribution Training
The online tool kit supports health departments, community health centers, and other safety-net clinics that are participating in the statewide multivitamin distribution program. Here you’ll find important information about the program, as well as training. Start your training here!
How to Participate in the Program
The steps to participate in the program are as follows.
Please contact us for more information about the availability of additional vitamins if currently stocked.
Read the Multivitamin Distribution Guidelines memo.
Decide if you want to contact our state coordinator for training or technical assistance. Contact Us
Online training can be used instead of or as a supplement to the in-person training. View the online training module and/or encourage any staff who wish to distribute vitamins to do so. Only those trained (online or in-person) may distribute multivitamins.
Prepare before your multivitamins arrive by distributing educational materials for your facility, reading the FAQ, choosing the right messages for the women you serve, ordering folic acid materials, and printing copies of the issuance log for all staff members who will distribute vitamins. Refer to the Program Documents for materials and links.
Contact us if you have any questions or problems.
Program Documents
Contact our team to set up a training or for technical assistance. We will provide order forms, a sample multivitamin issuance log, and related educational and promotional materials for your use.
Sample Issuance Log available
The Map Above Highlights The Perinatal Care Regions We Serve