Strategies for Reducing Infant Mortality in Michigan
Infant mortality rates in Michigan are among the highest in the country and have remained above the national average for the last three decades. The problem has been particularly acute among African-American mothers. In 2016, the infant mortality rate was 12 per 1,000 births for African-American mothers, compared to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 births for white mothers.
Join us for a panel discussion around approaches for reducing infant mortality in Michigan. Panelists include Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Director and Health Officer of the Detroit Health Department, Lynette Biery, Director of the Bureau of Family Services at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Jaye Clement, Director of Community Health Programs & Strategies at the Henry Ford Health System.
For more information, visit the Youth Policy Lab website.
Monday, March 12, 2018
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Betty Ford Classroom (Room 1110)
735 S State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Moderator:
Robin Jacob
Associate Research Professor, Institute for Social Research
Co-Director, Youth Policy Lab
Panelists:
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun
Director and Health Officer, City of Detroit Health Department
Lynette Biery
Director, Bureau of Family Health Services
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Jaye Clement
Director of Community Health Programs & Strategies
Community Health, Equity & Wellness, Henry Ford Health System
