Guilford County launches new doula program to improve birth experiences
The Every Baby Guilford program has a goal of reducing infant mortality disparities by 50% by 2026.
Guilford County officials have approved funds to support a community-based doula program to combat infant mortality.
North Carolina holds one of the worst records in the nation for the deaths of children a year old or younger.
The Guilford County Department of Public Health has released the most recent numbers on in
The number of infant deaths in Forsyth County increased slightly in 2015.
But county officials say they're showing improvement in reducing infant mortality rates for minorities.