Zero Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality by 2033

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Understanding Barriers to a Health Pregnancy for Black Mothers

St. Louis is the sixth most segregated metro area, and racial inequities are at the center of our infant mortality crisis. Black mothers face more barriers that prevent them from experiencing a healthy pregnancy than White mothers. Challenges like poor access to transportation, healthy food, safe housing, adequate health care and trauma can detrimentally affect… Read More

FLOURISH Announces First Two Community Mobilization and Innovation Grant Recipients

As part of moving toward a community-led model, FLOURISH recently announced the first two recipients of its Community Mobilization and Innovation (CMI) grant program, a fund reserved for community groups who have ideas that will improve the lives of Black moms, babies and families. The first round of funding will support Influence Church’s Project Impact… Read More