Infant Mortality

Michigan will lose all four of its research and development facilities under a new plan to reorganize the U.S. Forest Service, Michigan's two biggest universities would see a funding hit in a 76 billion dollar spending proposal, and more.

The Kent County Health Department is working to reduce sleep-related infant deaths throughout the county, and this ongoing public health concern reflects a connection between education, environment, and access to resources

This past week was “Black Maternal Health Week” in Michigan and around the country

Founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Black Maternal Health Week is recognized April 11-17 as a way to honor the prenatal through the experiences of Black mothers.

A concentrated effort by agencies across Kent County to get out the message out on the ABC’s of safe sleep is credited with the improvement

We are joined by Dr. Amy McKenzie.

Every year, hundreds of babies in Michigan die before they turn one, often from preventable and treatable conditions, and while the rate is high for all…

A northern Michigan woman has been charged with murder in the death of her second infant in five years. The Grand Rapids Press reports 32-year-old Lisa…

A study released this week by the Michigan League for Public Policy concluded that while infant death numbers are down in the state of Michigan, African…

A man visiting a local hospital discovered an abandoned baby in his car as he was about to leave. After calling authorities, police officers were…