maternal health
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency in response to a sharp rise in infant mortality—the state’s highest rate in over a decade. In 2024, 9.7 infants died per 1,000 live births, nearly double the national average. Black infants are more than twice as likely as white infants to die before their first birthday. State […]
Akil “Sonny” McLeod from Arizona has been named the 2024 Gerber Baby, announced on his first birthday. Known for his sunny disposition and engaging smile, Sonny won over the judges in Gerber’s 14th annual photo search. The winning photo features him in a yellow-and-white striped onesie, posing with his first ABC book. Sonny celebrated his […]
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