As part of our collective impact approach, FLOURISH’s goal is to connect organizations offering health services and social services in the areas most impacted by infant mortality. One key partner… Read More
Paramedics and first responders are often the entry point to the health care system for low income neighborhoods in St. Louis, which are often the zip codes with the highest… Read More
Time is running out to apply for a 2017 collaborative grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health. The collaborative benefits organizations that want to implement a new project to improve… Read More
Between 2010 and 2014, 48 St. Louis babies died from sudden or unexplained causes. However, many of those may have been avoided by practicing safe sleep guidelines. In May, FLOURISH… Read More
Earlier this year, FLOURISH St. Louis launched its Action Teams to focus on five priority areas: prenatal care, infant health, health communication and navigation, transportation, and behavioral health. The teams… Read More
As Father’s Day approaches, we recognize one local father who is working to make sure other men have the support they need to be good dads. FLOURISH Cabinet member and… Read More
When pregnant moms face high levels of stress and other mental and behavioral health issues, their health and the health of their babies is impacted. That’s why FLOURISH St. Louis… Read More
April 22-29 marked the recognition of National Infant Immunization Week. The fifth-leading cause of infant mortality is infection, making immunizations critical to the overall health and well-being of infants. For… Read More
Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. It’s a great way to celebrate and appreciate all the moms in our lives, whether it’s our own mother, a friend, neighbor or family member.… Read More
There are dozens of organizations in St. Louis that provide services to improve the health of moms and babies, but too many people in the community don’t know where to… Read More