More of Syracuse’s Black babies are dying than before: ‘It’s just completely unacceptable’

More Black babies die in Syracuse, on average, than across the country. Nationally, the Black infant mortality rate is 10.93 ...
WFMJ

Mahoning County health board approves fund to help lower infant mortality rates

A fund aimed at addressing Mahoning County infant mortality rates and providing care for expectant mothers was approved during a Mahoning County Public Health (MCPH) meeting on Tuesday.

Odds of infant mortality higher among US-born than non-US-born individuals

U.S.-born individuals have higher odds of infant mortality than non-U.S.-born individuals, according to a study published ...
The Yazoo Herald

MSDH Launches “Saving the Smallest” Infant Mortality Campaign

More babies are born preterm in Mississippi than anywhere else in the nation, and our infant mortality rate is significantly higher than the national average.
WJTV on MSN

Mississippi starts campaign to reduce infant mortality rate

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will launch the “Saving the Smallest” Infant ...
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Mississippi adopts new system to fight maternal mortality

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Health met to discuss several topics on Wednesday, including maternal ...