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...]
Preventing Prematurity: A role for everyone
By Mayor Tom Barrett The City of Milwaukee Health Department held its 2nd Annual Infant Mortality Summit on May 11 at the Intercontinental Hotel. The event focused on reducing prematurity, the … [Read more...]
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Father’s role in improving birth outcomes
By Dr. James Collins, MD, MPH When it comes to pregnancy, women get all the attention. After all, they carry most of the burden, right? Media, the medical community and well-intentioned family … [Read more...]