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2009 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership ConferenceRESULTSDifferences in low birth weight and premature birth account for the disparate outcomes. Research toexplain the disparity implicates stress-mediated premature birth, chronic psychosocial stress over thereproductive life course, the influence of social factors, particularly bias, and differences in the quality ofcare received. Of 27 programs identified, 19 (70%) addressed maternal psychosocial stress, 11 (41%)addressed social determinants of health, and 7 (25.9%) addressed healthcare quality improvementmeasures. Three programs emerged as comprehensive models.LIMITATIONSNo single source or collection of sources exists to chronicle of all programs across the nation that seek toaddress the racial disparity in infant death for African Americans. Thus, a limitation of this study is theinability to confirm that this exhaustive review evaluated all models available.CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONSInfant mortality is a significant indicator of a community’s health and social welfare, and remains a focusof the local health community. Social determinants of health are a significant initiator of disparities thusindicating the need for a clinical and community collaboration to address the disparity. A comprehensive,health system-based and community-based intervention is necessary to support maternal health, reducepsychosocial stress, and enhance community assets. The Brigham and Women’s Hospital Birth EquityEliminating the Disparity in Infant Mortality in Boston seeks to address these factors associated with thedisparity in infant death and close the gap on these disparate birth outcomes.112