Join Us at the 2018 Infant Mortality Summit
As of 2016, Ohio had one of the highest infant mortality rates in the United States, with 7.4 deaths for every 1,000 live births. While rates have decreased in recent years, we have a lot of work ahead of us before every baby in Ohio celebrates his or her first birthday.This December, Cincinnati is hosting the 2018 Ohio Infant Mortality Summit, which will bring together national, state and local experts in maternal and infant health. Keynote speakers include Dr. Camara Jones, national expert on health inequities and creator of "The Gardener's Tale." Healthcare and service social providers, policymakers, community members and anyone who wants Ohio to be healthier for families is encouraged to attend.Registration is free and open until December 7. You can view the full agenda here.Keep these other summit events on your radar:
- Eliminating Disparities in Breastfeeding and Infant Mortality: Taking Action for Equity preconference on Tuesday, December 11. Will include plenary sessions and interactive workshops, and equip attendees with tools that they can take back to their communities. Registration information can be found here.
- Infant Mortality Summit Kick-Off (flyer) at the National Underground Freedom Railroad Center, December 11, 5:30pm - 7pm. Light bites and a cash bar will be available. Sponsored by the Cincinnati Business Community.
- Community Breakout Session led by Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith, Director of Equity, Inclusion & Community Strategies for Cradle Cincinnati, December 12, 12:45pm - 2pm. During this breakout, we'll put jargon aside and get real about how to stop our babies from dying; go beyond data and statistics to hear directly from families that have experienced infant loss; and begin a conversation on community-led solutions to infant mortality.
