Infant Mortality in the News
Infant mortality is a measure of the health of a community. Local and national organizations are taking an interest in our high infant mortality rate, and what is being done… Read More
Removing Road Blocks to Healthier St. Louis Babies
Too many babies in St. louis are dying partly because their families can’t access the healthcare, good paying jobs and healthy food that mothers and their babies need to thrive.… Read More
St. Louis Writes Letters of Love for Moms this Valentine’s Day
Being a pregnant, new or single mom can be stressful, lonely and scary. It’s especially challenging if you don’t have a strong support system to help you adjust emotionally, physically… Read More
FLOURISH St. Louis Action Team Orientation Draws 80 Family Members and Community Leaders
On January 31, 80 volunteers representing families, universities, social service agencies, health systems, government entities, health plans and funders attended our Action Team orientation event. Action Team members began the… Read More
Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Collaborative Grants Now Available
Is your organization looking to implement a new project to support St. Louis moms and babies? You may be eligible for a 2017 collaborative grant from Missouri Foundation for Health.… Read More
Be a Voice for Babies at the February Mayoral Candidate Forum
The next mayor of St. Louis can help align the region around the policy changes needed to reduce infant mortality. Now, you can help make sure the health and wellness… Read More
Six Key Points from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ New Safe Sleep Recommendations
St. Louis lost 48 babies in the past three years to SIDS and other sleep-related causes. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published its 2016 safe sleep recommendations, providing… Read More
Community Rallies to Reduce Infant Mortality Through Five Priority Areas
On Thursday, Nov. 30, FLOURISH St. Louis hosted its Launch Event to get community members and regional leaders involved in improving the health of babies in St. Louis. The 120… Read More
Junior League of St. Louis Makes Five-Year Commitment to Reduce Infant Mortality
It’s no surprise that the health of moms and babies was close to the hearts of members of the Junior League of St. Louis (JLSL). Last March, the women’s volunteer… Read More
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Explores Why Too Many Babies Are Dying in St. Louis
Thank you to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for shedding light on the many factors that contribute to infant mortality in our region. Find out what Reporter Nancy Cambria learned on… Read More