Save Our Babies: Insights and Solutions to Infant Safe Sleep
Webinar hosted by MDHHS Office of Faith Engagement
September 17, 2026 (2:00–3:30 p.m. EST)
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Colleen Nelson
Sleep-related infant death is a leading cause of death among children less than a year old. Babies are dying at an alarming rate before they reach one year of age.
Did you know that 1,904 Michigan infants died due to sleep-related causes from 2010-2022? Knowing the building blocks of safe sleep can help save babies’ lives. Faith leaders can help inform families on this important topic. Register below for this online webinar Thursday, September 17.
Sleep-related deaths are preventable. We invite you to participate in this informational forum to become both educated and prepared with the steps to help save babies’ lives.
Colleen Nelson, LMSW, Infant Safe Sleep Program Coordinator
MDHHS
Colleen Nelson is the Infant Safe Sleep Program Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As the Infant Safe Sleep Program Coordinator, Colleen is responsible for implementing the Department’s state-wide strategy to promote infant safe sleep and developing and conducting training. Colleen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Community Services from Michigan State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan.