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 Maternal, Child, and Infant Health 

ACTION PLAN

GOAL: To reduce the number of Saginaw County children who die before their first birthday

Infant mortality is one of the most important indicators of the health of a nation and predictor of the health of the next generation Infant mortality rates provide insight into the health of the child and mother and is defined as the number of children dying under one year of age per 1,000 live births. It is associated with a variety of factors
including maternal health, quality of and access to medical care, psychosocial conditions, environmental risk factors, and public health practices.

Childhood Lead Poisoning is an environmental-related illness. A wealth of research data show that children may experience reading and learning disabilities, hyperactivity, delinquent behavior, and reduction in IQ and attention span as a result of chronic low level (5μg/dL and 10μg/dL) exposure to inorganic lead.

 

Infant Mortality Data

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Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 8.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3. Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 8.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3.
Infant Mortality Rate
Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 9,976.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8,431.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9,575.8. Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 9,976.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8,431.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9,575.8.
Premature Death
Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 10.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.0%. Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 10.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.0%.
Babies with Low Birthweight
Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 11.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.6%. Compared to MI Counties, Saginaw has a value of 11.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.6%.
Preterm Births

County: Saginaw

(Compared to MI Counties)

Objectives

Improve Coordination amongst agencies/entities working towards eliminating infant mortality.

May
2017

  • Strategy #1

    • Covenant HealthCare - 
    • St. Mary's of Michigan - 

  • Strategy 2

  • Strategy 3

  • Strategy 4

Provide consistent, relevant, fact-based education and communication message for various target groups/communication mechanisms.

Oct
2017

  • Strategy 1

  • Strategy 2

  • Strategy 3

Offer one-on-one pre-natal through age five parenting services.

Mar
2018

  • Strategy 1

  • Strategy 2

  • Strategy 3

Reduce pre-mature birth through improved women’s health before, during, and after pregnancy.

Aug
2018

  • Strategy 1

  • Strategy 2

  • Strategy 3

Decrease the gaps of disparity among African American and White infant deaths through promotion of health equity advocacy and outreach.

Jan
2008

  • Strategy 1

  • Strategy 2

  • Strategy 3

Decrease the gaps of disparity among African American and White infant deaths through promotion of health equity advocacy and outreach.

Jan
2008

  • Strategy 1

  • Strategy 2

  • Strategy 3

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Committee:

Joe Smith
John Doe
 
Michigan Health Improvement Alliance