FLOURISH regularly provides updates on our progress and the work our partners are doing to reduce infant mortality in St. Louis. To receive new updates by email, sign up for our newsletter.
April 22-29 marked the recognition of National Infant Immunization Week. The fifth-leading cause of infant mortality is infection, making immunizations critical to the overall health and well-being of infants. For many parents, however, access to information about immunizations can be extremely limited, and often mixed with misinformation. It also can be difficult for parents to… Read More
Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. It’s a great way to celebrate and appreciate all the moms in our lives, whether it’s our own mother, a friend, neighbor or family member. But there are many moms in our community who may be feeling unappreciated this Mother’s Day. Being a pregnant, new or single mom can be… Read More
There are dozens of organizations in St. Louis that provide services to improve the health of moms and babies, but too many people in the community don’t know where to go or how to access these services. Since 1991, Nurses for Newborns’ home visiting nurses have helped parents by monitoring their baby’s health and providing… Read More
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 to improve outcomes so that all babies can reach a happy and healthy first birthday. We’re keeping an eye on news updates related to infant… Read More
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. We talked with 350 St. Louis family members, and one of the biggest barriers they mentioned in having a healthy pregnancy and family is access… Read More
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 and financially. The winter makes it even harder for new moms who are struggling to make ends meet, having to choose between paying the heating… Read More
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 meeting by learning about how their team fits into the larger puzzle of the FLOURISH St. Louis initiative to reduce infant mortality. The teams focus… Read More
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. The Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) collaborative grants provide funding for organizations that wish to partner with FOURISH St. Louis on projects that align with… Read More
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 of babies and families are on the mayoral candidates’ priority list by submitting questions for potential use at the 2017 St. Louis City Mayoral Forum… Read More
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 updated guidance for parents to reduce sleep-related deaths. FLOURISH St. Louis sat down with Lori Behrens, executive director of SIDS Resources, to help explain the… Read More
