Category: Infant Mortality
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Missouri Mothers Featured in National Documentary
New Documentary on Maternal Health Features Missouri Mothers and Organizations Committed to Bringing Forth Change for Black Birthing People Birthing Justice screenings planned throughout…
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National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research and MFH Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Study Gun Violence in Missouri
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daniel Waxler Missouri Foundation for Health (314) 345-5580 dwaxler@mffh.org National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research and MFH Announce Nearly $2…
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Centering Voices of Black-led Organizations is Crucial to the Health and Well-being of Our Communities
The unacceptably high maternal and infant mortality rates for black women and black babies in the St. Louis region demand a concerted effort for…
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The Health of Missouri’s Kids is Improving, But Not for Everyone
If you look at the health metrics for children in Family and Community Trust’s (FACT) newly released 2018 Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Book, there’s…
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Why Isn’t Health a Greater Priority in Missouri?
United Health Foundation’s latest America’s Health Rankings of states came out this week, and as the leader of a health-focused foundation in Missouri, I…
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Food Insecurity Report Reveals Scope of Problem in Missouri
Food insecurity in Missouri continues to be a major issue, affecting one in five households with children. In an effort to raise awareness on…
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Infant Vitality Convening Gathers Partners to Share and Learn
Last month, partners of Missouri Foundation for Health’s Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) gathered in Cape Girardeau for a joint convening, Better Together: Community…