Addressing societal factors — including stress caused by poverty and racism and lack of access to health care — could improve pregnancy outcomes, research shows. by Jane Houseal Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Ascension Wisconsin and Mayor Barrett Join with Faith Leaders to Prevent Infant Mortality
Mayor Tom Barrett and Ascension Wisconsin recently celebrated the 10th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath with faith leaders. The group of more than 100 met for an informative discussion on infant mortality. … [Read more...]
Black Health Coalition Loses 80 Percent of it’s Funding
by Ariele Vaccaro After this winter, it could become more difficult for some Milwaukee mothers to find the resources to keep their children healthy. The Milwaukee Healthy Beginnings Project … [Read more...]
BHCW to Host a Community Dialogue on Genetics & Health
A Community Dialogue on Genetics & Health will be the topic for Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin’s next Milwaukee African American Infant Mortality Task Force (MAAIMTF) meeting. The event … [Read more...]
Pregnant women, new moms and others with new babies are encouraged to take part in Wisconsin programs to quit smoking
September is National Infant Mortality Month Madison—It is no secret that breaking an addiction to nicotine is extremely difficult, even when there is a strong incentive to quit— such as during … [Read more...]
Gone Too Soon: Healthy Babies Need Healthy Communities
Father’s role is critical in stemming infant mortality A Special Series By Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families A statement made by the President of the National Fatherhood … [Read more...]
New grantees bring innovative ideas to infant mortality initiative
A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families When it comes to Milwaukee’s infant mortality crisis, there is good news and not so good news. Infant mortality--or the … [Read more...]
Health officials focus on reducing prematurity and infant mortality
April is Minority Health Month During National Minority Health Month, state health officials reaffirmed the state’s commitment to reducing rates of premature birth and infant mortality statewide, and … [Read more...]
Collective impact will curve infant mortality
Lessons learned in Memphis, Tennessee can help Southeastern, Wisconsin A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families Candles, cake and images of their child with … [Read more...]
Where do we go from here? A glimpse into Milwaukee’s Infant Mortality Crisis
A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families The thought of holding the body of a lifeless infant is heartbreaking to say the least. But the reality is that far too many … [Read more...]