The Black Infant Health Program provides service to women for the purpose of eliminating the disproportionate rate of African American infant mortality seen in the Sacramento community. African American women experience two-and-a-half times the number of infant deaths than other racial and ethnic groups in our community. The Black Infant Health Program host activities to include accessing appropriate prenatal and/or pediatric care and other family support services. The Black Infant Health Program also implements projects and activities to educate and increase awareness among the African American community, African American Infant Health Week celebrations which are recognized annually during the month of February. This year's conference will feature oneies decorated by African American organizations at their February 26th conference.
