2019 Walk A Mile
September 19, 2019
Hello Forsyth!
Black Maternal Health Week is coming up from April 11th to April 17th, and we have several exciting events for you to join – most of which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home! Join us in supporting Black Maternal Health by participating in these upcoming events. Don’t forget to use #BMHW25 on social media and engage with us!
Virtual tasks are included on the attached flyer; but we welcome you to attend one of our in-person events too!
April 12th, 2025:Community Baby Shower at Public Health
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 12 – Kickoff for Black Maternal Health Week
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Theme: Strengthening Black Maternal Health through Collective Action and Advocacy
Location: Front parking lot of the Health and Human Services Campus (in front of DSS and Public Health)
April 16th, 2025: Forsyth Mamas: A Focus Group for Moms
Event Details:
Join us for a discussion on pregnancy & childbirth in Forsyth and help us plan future events. Connect with other moms and enjoy dinner!
Transportation is available upon request before April 11th, 2025.
Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing everyone get involved!
Forsyth County Infant
Help Our Babies
Mortality Reduction Coalition
Purpose, Mission, and Vision
Infant deaths are a community-wide problem influenced by a variety of social, economical, and medical issues. The Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition works to bring resources together, provide direction to citizen action and education efforts, and move our community towards the changes that will allow us to save babies’ lives. Our vision is that all babies born in Forsyth County will be healthy and thrive.
Our mission is to reduce infant mortality by educating the community about how to prevent infant death and advocating for systems and policy changes that support healthy birth outcomes.
Core Values
01
Prevention is the key.
Prevention is the key.
Working to help women be healthy before they become pregnant is the best way to save babies’ lives and improve the health of our community.
02
System and policy changes are needed.
Individuals actions in their own lives can prevent many infant deaths. However, the big-picture of policies and systems influence and sometimes limit the choices individuals have.
03
No one group can solve this problem alone.
The Coalition brings together the many groups, organizations, and individuals who are trying to prevent infant deaths in our community.
04
Racism is only one underlying factor.
Social and economic injustice that result from racism impacts the options people have available. The economic situation of many families in our community is influenced by this broad social problem. Related stress impacts pregnant women.
2023 Featured Speaker: Shanell Samuels
Join Us
The Coalition
Needs Your Help Today!
Do you have a personal story about premature birth that you can share? Are you a family member who can encourage young women to quit tobacco-use? Are you able to talk to elected officials or write letters to the local paper?
If so, we need your energy, positivity, and talents. Call the Coalition Coordinator at 336-703-3260 to learn more.
Our Partners
Photos from 2022's
Walk to Save Our Babies
About Us
The Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition is a community partnership housed within the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.
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Useful Links
Our Contacts
799 North Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-3260
(336) 703-3100