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Ascension Wisconsin and Mayor Barrett Join with Faith Leaders to Prevent Infant Mortality

October 30, 2020

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ascension Wisconsin, Infant Mortality, Julia Means, Strong Baby Sabbath, Tom Barrett

Black Health Coalition Loses 80 Percent of it’s Funding

September 13, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Clarene Mitchell, Grant Denied, Infant Mortality, Milwaukee Healthy Beginnings Project, Patricia McManus, The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin

BHCW to Host a Community Dialogue on Genetics & Health

April 19, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Aaron Buseh, Fessahaye Mebrahtu, Infant Mortality, MAAIMTF

Pregnant women, new moms and others with new babies are encouraged to take part in Wisconsin programs to quit smoking

September 28, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Infant Mortality, Infant Mortality Awareness Month, Pregnancy, Quitting Smoking, SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Gone Too Soon: Healthy Babies Need Healthy Communities

June 13, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Youth, Dwayne Wade, Father, Infant Mortality, Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, National Healthy Start Program, Watkins, Wisconsin Partnership Program

New grantees bring innovative ideas to infant mortality initiative

May 4, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Infant Deaths, Infant Mortality, Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, Wisconsin Partnership Program

Health officials focus on reducing prematurity and infant mortality

April 13, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Infant Deaths, Infant Health, Infant Mortality, Karen McKeown, Minority Health, Minority Health Month, Premature Births

Collective impact will curve infant mortality

April 13, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Infant Deaths, Infant Mortality, Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, Seanella Barnes

Where do we go from here? A glimpse into Milwaukee’s Infant Mortality Crisis

March 23, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Infant Deaths, Infant Mortality, Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, LIHF

Changing Milwaukee infant mortality rates through father education

March 16, 2013

Infant mortality is a major public health issue in the Unites States disproportionally affecting African Americans. Wisconsin and Milwaukee are identified as a high risk state and city where Black … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Infant Deaths, Infant Mortality, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative

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