In 76104, the same zip code that houses Fort Worth's medical center, a University of Texas study found the highest infant mortality rate in the state. Data shows it's not just a local problem. In 2022, for the first time in a decade, both Texas and the U.S. as a whole saw an increase in infant deaths.
To tackle the issue, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker formed the Tarrant County Maternal and Infant Health Coalition. The coalition hopes to identify solutions that can be adopted in communities nationwide.
