Mississippi declares a public health emergency as 2024 infant deaths reach highest rate in over a decade, far above the U.S.

The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency due to increasing infant mortality rates, with a focus on improving maternal health and expanding care resources.

Experts say Medicaid plays a critical role in maternal and infant care MONDAY, Aug. (HealthDay News) — Mississippi has ...

Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after new data revealed a spike in infant deaths, ...

Mississippi's infant mortality rate nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths per 1,000, according to the ...

More than 3,500 babies in the state have died before the age of 1 since 2014, according to Mississippi state health officials ...

The Mississippi health department declared a public health emergency Thursday over rising infant mortality rates in the state ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency on Thursday, Aug. 21, in response to rising ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality ...

Mississippi health officials have declared a state of emergency over the rate of infant mortality in the state.

More than 3,500 babies in the state have died before the age of 1 since 2014, bringing the state's infant mortality rates up to 9.7 deaths for every 1,000 births.