Infant Health
Action Team
About Us
The Infant Health Action Team (IHAT) was created to reduce infant mortality, eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes, and improve maternal and infant health. Using a racial equity lens, the IHAT promotes family health and well-being through the work of committees. The IHAT and its committees are open to anyone wishing to join or have a passion to serve.
Mission
The Infant Health Action Team is dedicated to reducting infant mortality and eliminating racial disparities in birth outcomes by championing equitable, communiuty-based solutions.
Vision
Equitable, thriving comunities where every family has access to health and well-being.
Goals
- Reduce low birth weight and pre-term births
- Reduce infant deaths by unsafe sleep
- Address social determinants of health
- Coordinate and collaborate with community partners
Meetings
Second Tuesday, every even number month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., currently virtual meetings.
Please contact barb.hawkins-palmer@kentcountymi.gov for more information.
Resources
- Strong Beginnings – Community Resource Tool – An interactive community resource guide from pregnancy to parenting with AI Avatar Emmi ready to guide you.
- Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, Community Care Initiative (AIM CCI)
IHAT Coalitions & Committees
Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)
The IHAT serves as the Community Action Team for FIMR, taking the Review Teams Recommendations and disseminating to the appropriate system or agency. Some recommendations are adopted by IHAT committees for implementation.