Coalition for Infant Mortality Reduction

Planning Committee:           Ruth Kraut, Washtenaw Public Health
                                      Sue Gialanella, Washtenaw Public Health
                                      Ellen Clement, Washtenaw Public Health
                                      Sharon Redmer, University of Michigan
                                      Deb Young, St. Josephs Mercy Health Systems
                                      Larry Voight, Catholic Social Services

Staff:           Sue Gialanella, Program Manager, Washtenaw Public Health
                   Ruth Kraut, Public Health

Homepage:     www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/cimr/cimr.html

The Washtenaw County Coalition for Infant Mortality Reduction (CIMR) is one of eleven health departments in Michigan granted funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health to work to reduce infant mortality, paying particular attention to racial disparities.   Members of the Washtenaw County CIMR include health care providers from local birthing hospitals, faculty and staff from education institutions (including university as well as local school districts), visiting nurses, and community organization interested in health disparities, leaders in faith-based organizations, public health officials and maternal and infant health services delivery professionals.