Sleep-related deaths are down across the region, but STDs, smoking, poverty and life-course issues still are impacting birth outcomes, according to the latest Fetal and Infant Mortality Review findings released at the October 18 Coalition meeting.
The Duval County Public School district passed a policy October 2 to support breastfeeding mothers in the workplace, joining 60 percent of county school districts in the state. The policy, which reflects the Fair Labor Stands Act, allows for: Reasonable unpaid breaks for an employee to express breast milk for her child for up to one… Read More
October is dedicated to bringing awareness to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS and other sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of post-neonatal mortality across the country but can be significantly reduced with education and awareness campaigns.
The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review findings and recommendations will be released at the October 18 Coalition meeting.
The first Monday in October is recognized as Child Health Day, an observance day intended to put the focus on the importance on healthy children. “On Child Health Day, we are reminded that by giving our children a healthy start in life, we put them and our Nation on the path to a successful future,” reads the… Read More