Health department asks coroner data be reviewed after apparent uptick in infant deaths

Sep 15, 2026

HHS said the coroner raised concerns about a possible increase in infant deaths; staff have asked Dr. Kroeger to analyze state and county records and will report findings to the Board of Health.

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Health & Human Services told commissioners that the coroner reported a possible increase in infant deaths and the department has asked Dr. Kroeger to review state and county records and bring findings back to the Board of Health.

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