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ABOUT
Bridging the gap
The Situation
Our state faces many challenges, some verging on a crisis. We’re far behind the national average on key metrics with disparities driven by racial inequities, stretched resources, and inadequate access.
44th
Missouri ranking in the U.S. for maternal mortality in 2019
48.7%
Percentage of infant deaths from SUIDs
3x
Higher incidence of pregnancy related deaths for Black birthing people
Our Purpose
Missouri has nationally renowned experts, innovative ideas, and strong organizations that recognize and actively fight these challenges. The Uplift Connection is a bridge between those efforts, making it easier for community partners to find each other, share ideas, and better fulfill their missions of supporting our state’s women and infants.
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