Who we are

The Alaska Maternal and Child Death Review (MCDR) is a committee created through state law to focus on investigating deaths to Alaskan residents that occur during or shortly after pregnancy, as well as the deaths of infants and children. The committee works to understand the causes of these deaths and aims to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Our volunteers come from various professions, including doctors, nurses, law enforcement, social workers, tribal partners, and community advocates. They review cases and develop prevention recommendations, which are then shared with the community to help reduce future deaths.

What we do

The MCDR is dedicated to reducing the number of deaths among infants, children, and mothers in Alaska by identifying the causes behind these tragic events. We achieve this through our committee's review process. Our key objectives include:  

  • Collecting and summarizing data to identify patterns of preventable deaths
  • Analyzing data to gain deeper insights
  • Providing information that can be used to improve public health programs, systems, and laws
  • Educating health care workers and the public on things they can do to keep Alaskan families healthy and safe

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Maternal and Child Death Review Program

Division of Public Health

Section of Women's, Children's, and Family Health

3601 C Street, Suite 358

Anchorage, AK 99503

Email: hss.wcfh.MCDR@alaska.gov