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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: August 27, 2025

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Across the United States, there’s growing concern over the nation’s infant mortality rate. After years of steady improvement, recent reports show more babies are dying before their first birthday, raising alarms among health experts.

The state of Mississippi has declared a public health emergency over this issue. Dr. David Pate, the former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the latest health news.

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