Memphis infant mortality crisis deepens in city at risk
In Memphis Tennessee infant deaths remain the nation’s highest, driven by poverty and racial disparities. At The Med neonatal ICU babies face grim odds while communities pursue programs like centering pregnancy and 1 For All. Health workers urge preventive care, housing stability, and nutrition to reduce deaths amid stubborn inequality.
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