November is Prematurity Awareness Month
Did you know that premature birth is the leading cause of infant mortality in Rochester? Premature birth is birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and in addition to…
Cultural Competence Is About Effective Care
When a patient doesn’t follow their doctor’s orders or show up for a doctor’s appointment, we think of them as a ‘bad patient.’ However, when a customer doesn’t return to…
4 Facts About Infant Mortality and 4 Ways You Can Help
What is Infant Mortality? Infant mortality is the death of an infant before their first birthday. The infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live…