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- EIN 47-1374686
- info@jb-lf.org
- 703-462-2336
- 1069 W Broad St #242 Falls Church VA 22046 USA
- www.jenniferbushlawsonfoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Philanthropy, Public Foundations
Mission: Established in honor of Jennifer Lawson, who lost her life in 2014, the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, serves economically vulnerable mothers and infants by working to increase access to high-quality maternal and infant care and support. Jennifer was a loving, dedicated mother of three, driven to advocacy after receiving high-quality care during her own complicated pregnancies. JB-LF seeks to embody her generous spirit by giving all mothers and newborns the means to thrive.
Results: JB-LF has partnered with Virginia Hospital Center for a telemedicine pilot for low-income and uninsured patients with high-risk pregnancies. As of fall 2018, pregnant moms enrolled in the telemedicine pilot have seen a: 38% reduction in NICU admissions and 13% reduction in primary c-section rates.
Target demographics: economically vulnerable moms and babies who need pre- and post-natal care
Geographic areas served: Washington, DC region
Programs: Support for a telemedicine pilot at Virginia Hospital Center that is removing barriers to care for low-income patients with high-risk pregnancies; Prize for Prenatal Innovation to uncover and support forward-thinking solutions that have the potential to improve access to prenatal care for low-income women in the greater Washington, DC area; Transportation vouchers to ensure low-income mothers don’t miss critical prenatal appointments; Pack-and-plays for families in need so their newborns have a safe place to sleep; Blood pressure cuffs to allow low-income OB patients with high-risk pregnancies to monitor their blood pressure.