The state released the final infant mortality statistics for 2011 and the news is good for Florida’s families: The infant mortality rate has fallen to 6.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, a historic low and down 33 percent from 1990. The full Florida Vital Statistics Reports can be found here. The overall infant mortality rate in… Read More
Held by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action every year since 1991, the week is intended to be a celebration and awareness campaign that brings attention to the issue of breastfeeding to communities all over the world. This year’s theme is: Understanding the Past – Planning the Future: Celebrating 10 years of WHO/UNICEF’s Global Strategy… Read More
Although research has shown that preventive care can identify health concerns before they develop into more severe and costly problems, cost and coverage are primary factors in whether preventive services are utilized. With the new changes to preventive services for those on Medicaid, through the Affordable Care Act, a new research brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation looks at… Read More
A recent report by the National Center for Children in Poverty proposes several actions state leaders can take to improve women’s well-being and promote better birth outcomes. The report also provides in depth information on already existing policies and programs promoting preconception health and health care. The report points to national Healthy Start programs as an example… Read More