Every baby deserves the opportunity to celebrate their first birthday. Yet in Summit County and across Ohio, significant disparities in birth outcomes continue to affect families and communities. Black infants are more than twice as likely to die before their first birthday compared with White infants.
The reasons for these disparities are complex and influenced by many factors, including access to healthcare, social and economic conditions, and the impacts of systemic inequities. Addressing infant mortality requires a community-wide commitment to supporting healthy pregnancies, healthy births, and thriving families.
We invite you to explore the resources on this website to learn about local programs, educational opportunities, and support services that promote healthy pregnancies, improve birth outcomes, and strengthen infant vitality.
Page Updated: June 10, 2026