We have a crisis in our region.
Too many babies are dying before their first birthday. Some St. Louis neighborhoods have rates three times the national average. Black babies are three times more likely to die – and the gap is widening.FLOURISH St. Louis, an initiative powered by Generate Health, is working to reduce infant mortality in St. Louis. We are bringing together people and organizations from all parts of our region to fix the systems that impact the health of Black families.
Our goal is to achieve zero racial disparities in infant mortality by 2033.
The Problem
St. Louis is home to some of the best health care in the country, yet Black babies are dying at alarming rates because Black families face high levels of discrimination and toxic stress.
What We Are Doing
FLOURISH St. Louis launched action teams made up of volunteers from across the community. Together, we are identifying solutions to address the top factors impacting infant mortality. Click the image to the right to read the progress FLOURISH has made.
How You Can Help
Infant mortality is a complex issue – one that no single organization can solve on its own. Join us in our efforts to support Black babies and families.