Pre-term birth rates, high smoking rates and lack of insurance continue to drive Florida’s poor birth outcomes and led to another “D” grade on the March of Dimes 2014 Premature Birth Report Card. Florida received one of the worst grades in the country — it was one of two states that received a “D” grade,… Read More
While most babies are not fully developed until 39 full weeks in the womb, too many babies are born early. November is Prematurity Awareness Month, when the March of Dimes focuses the nation’s attention on the high premature birth rates. Prematurity — and conditions related to it — is one of the main causes of infant… Read More
The annual Fetal and Infant Mortality Review identified reducing sleep-related deaths and smoking during pregnancy as key approaches to improving birth outcomes in Northeast Florida. The findings from the 2011-2013 FIMR reviews were released at the October 16 Coalition community meeting along with the 2013-14 Project IMPACT report. FIMR’s Case Review Team (CRT) reviewed 81… Read More
A growing number of babies are dying due to sleep-related deaths across the nation. To bring attention to one of the main causes of these deaths, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), October is National SIDS Awareness month. SIDS is one cause of Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths (SUIDs), when a baby dies in his or her… Read More
REPORT ON STATUS OF FETAL & INFANT DEATHS IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA TO BE RELEASED Significant racial disparities still persist, sleep-related deaths increase JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Despite overall historic progress, maternal and child health data shows more work needs to be done to ensure every baby has a healthy start. After reaching its lowest level in 20 years,… Read More