In May 2005, the Governor’s Infant Mortality Task Force (IMTF) issued a report on Delaware’s high infant mortality rate. The report included twenty (20) recommendations to reduce the number of Delaware babies who die before their first birthday, and eliminate the racial disparity in the rate at which these babies die. The report also concluded that healthy women have healthy babies.

The Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC) was estabished as a successor to the IMTF to advocate for, and oversee, the implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force.

To learn about the recommendations of the IMTF:

• Report of the IMTF

To learn about the implementation of the IMTF recommendations:

• Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC)
• Infant Mortality Program
• Prematurity Prevention Program (Provider Information)

To learn about how we are tracking progress:

• Infant Mortality Data (Vital Statistics Reports)
• The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) in Delaware
• Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
• Child Death, Near Death and Stillborn Commission (Reports)

To learn about becoming an Advocate:

• Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC)

To learn about available Health and Social Services:

• Delaware Medicaid and Medical Assistance
• Enhanced Prenatal and Postpartum Care Program
• Family Planning
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Home Visiting Program
• Preconception Care Program
• Prematurity Prevention (Information for Women)
• Prenatal and Postpartum Care Program
• Smart Start
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

 

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