infant mortality disparities

Too many Michigan babies are dying.For every 1,000 babies born in our state, roughly seven won't make it to their first birthday. That's a full point…

JENNIFER GUERRA: I want to introduce you to a young mom, her name is Angela. She’s 21 years old. She lives with her son in a two bedroom, section eight…

In our final segment of State of Opportunity, Jennifer Guerra looks at what's being done today to help ensure that all children have an equal shot at…

In part two of our State of Opportunity documentary on infant mortality and disparities, we ask the question: Why are black babies two and a half times…

Behind the statistics: A personal tragedyWe talked previously about Chantania Smith and her struggle with losing a child. Six months into her pregnancy,…

Infant mortality rates in Michigan are better than they used to be, but still not good enough. Seven out of every 1,000 babies born in Michigan will die…

No one wants to lose their child at a young age. But in Michigan, it’s a reality too many parents face. Michigan's infant mortality rate has persistently…

Tomorrow, State of Opportunity's Jennifer Guerra will report on Michigan's infant mortality rate. The one-hour documentary will air Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3…

Racial inequality shows up in just about every possible measure of opportunity you can think of - in schools, neighborhoods, employment numbers,…