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On the frontlines of Mississippi's infant mortality crisis

By Katia Riddle
Published September 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM EDT

Public health officials in Mississippi recently declared a crisis around infant mortality. Too many babies are dying. Officials are working to help pregnant moms get access to better prenatal care.

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