Breaking Down Silos to Address Maternal and Infant Mortality: Lessons from the Local Level
Available On-Demand
The livestream of this event is available for on-demand viewing.
On October 16, 2023, NACo hosted a briefing on innovative county solutions to address disproportionate Black maternal and infant mortality rates.
During this signature event, attendees heard from county leaders, national experts, and partners as they examine potential solutions through peer-to-peer information exchanges and policy discussions.
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Featured Speakers
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD
Neera Tanden
Tom Perez
Michael Warren
Stacey Brayboy
Hon. Lesley Briones
Hon. Denise Winfrey
Barbie Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC
Dr. Yvonne Collins
Dr. Stuart Butler
Adriel Bettelheim
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Hon. Rodney Ellis
Lindsay Moore
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Early Childhood Development Initiative
Counties play a crucial role in fostering communities that support positive outcomes for young children. Resources and peer learning opportunities are available to help counties advance programs and policies for children from birth to age three.
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