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Missouri State Law mandates that everyone riding in the front seat must be buckled in. Yet, in 2017, 41% of injury-related maternal deaths were due to Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVC). For years, federal public health entities have urged people to wear seatbelts. Many of these campaigns seek […]

Why it’s best to keep baby out of your bed – and safer ways to stay nearby at night Anyone who has had a baby or watched loved ones greet a tiny new family member knows that new parents have a lot on their plates. There is […]

Join FLOURISH this year for a virtual Safe Sleep Summit. This year’s guest speakers include Mia Malcolm from St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Join FLOURISH this year for a virtual Safe Sleep Summit. This event invites community members, healthcare providers, community-organizations and anyone who plays a role in […]

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We are excited to share our new data visualization tools that help illustrate the state of Black maternal and infant health in the St. Louis region. The goals of this project were to: Create accessible and user-friendly maternal and infant health data tools, Help community members interact […]

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May 13th marked the end of Missouri’s 2022 legislative session. Of the 2,301 bills filed this session, 66 made it across the finish line in the legislature and are considered “truly agreed and finally passed.” Each of these bills are now waiting to be signed by the […]

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Each month, we highlight an initiative or part of our work to offer our audiences updates and additional insight into our Theory of Change. This month, we’re highlighting our Social Determinants of Health Tour, which has been a key piece of our racial equity journey by illuminating […]

Community Focus Group: Safe Sleep Messaging: June 21, 10-11:30am