Black Infant Health of Antelope Valley

The mission of the Black Infant Health program (BIH) is to eliminate disproportionate infant mortality and low birth weight, and improve related health outcomes among African American communities in Antelope Valley. BIH has responded to this challenging mission since 2002 through its community-based prenatal access, innovative and culturally competent outreach and education and high-impact public awareness campaigns followed by the provision of pre- and post- natal services and care coordination. There is a strong emphasis on prevention of subsequent unplanned pregnancies through family planning education and counseling.