Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI)

The Shelby County Office of Early Childhood and Youth coordinates the local activities of the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI). Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has partnered with Shelby County Government on this project to aggressively increase positive local birth outcomes through education, outreach and partnerships.

 


Infant Mortality Facts | What can you do? | IMRI Partners | IMRI Accomplishments

 
 

Centering Pregnancy

Centering Pregnancies

Centering Pregnancy, a clinic-based program for pregnant mothers adopted by the Shelby County Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) is a model of group healthcare. Through assessment, education, and support, pregnant mothers receive prenatal care in a social network or group setting. Research has shown increased patient and provider satisfaction in Centering groups and improved patient outcomes.

www.centeringhealthcare.org

 

Community Voice

 Community Voice

Community Voice, is dedicated to increasing community awareness and encouraging community action around preconception care, premature birth, preterm labor and infant safety in order to reduce disparities and improve birth outcomes. The Community Voice program aims to support behaviors that promote healthy pregnancies -- motivating people to encourage lifestyle changes.

See flyer (PDF).

 

 

Fetal & Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)

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The Fetal & Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) process brings together key members of our community to review information from individual cases of fetal and infant death in order to identify the factors associated with those deaths, determine if they represent system problems that require change, develop recommendations for change and assist in the implementation of change.

Read more.

 

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