Our History
OBBO’s work is based on the recommendations of the Greater Columbus Infant Mortality Task Force, which was established in 2014 to address our community’s alarmingly high infant mortality rate. This report also led to the creation of CelebrateOne, a community-wide initiative aimed at improving the health of babies and ensuring that they reach their first birthdays.
We are a lead partner of CelebrateOne and work together to enact strategies to combat the causes of infant mortality, including babies born too soon or too small, unsafe sleep conditions, birth defects and the social and economic conditions that drive disparities.