San Antonio Hosted 13th Annual Baby Buggy Walk
Local families gathered to learn about infant health resources and raise awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Babies
Metro Health held the 13th Annual Baby Buggy Walk in the Park and Health Expo at the Ramon V. Quintero Community Center on October 10, 2026. The event connected local parents with health resources and immunizations while spotlighting community infant mortality trends.
Why it matters
The event addresses local health disparities as organizers look to reduce the infant mortality rate in Bexar County, which remains higher than state and national benchmarks. It also serves as a vital platform for resources during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Bexar County recorded an average infant mortality rate of 6.5 per 1,000 live births from 2021 to 2025, compared to 5.8 for Texas and 5.3 for the United States. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death remains the third leading cause of infant mortality in the local area.
The players
Metro Health
The local public health department responsible for managing community health services and disease prevention programs in San Antonio.
The details
The four-hour expo provided families with direct access to educational booths, immunization services, and various public health resources. By integrating a community walk with clinical support, the event facilitated outreach in a family-friendly environment designed to support new and expecting parents. These efforts focus on mitigating the specific health risks prevalent in the region, including the third-leading cause of death for infants in the county.
Timeline
• The event was held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Data on infant mortality was collected between 2021 and 2025.
• October is observed as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
The Home Front
The expo highlights a persistent public health challenge in Bexar County by aligning with the national observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This annual gathering underscores a broader local effort to bridge the gap between regional infant mortality rates and national trends.
Families can visit the official Metro Health resource information page to access ongoing support, immunization schedules, and educational materials. Reviewing these local health guidelines is a proactive step for all caregivers in the region to support infant development and wellness.
The takeaway
Raising awareness about infant mortality is a community-wide priority for Bexar County families. Parents are encouraged to utilize local municipal health portals to stay updated on vaccination schedules and available care resources.
Further reading
Learn more about local parenting and health initiatives on the Babies page.
More information
Access public health resources and local clinic information on the Metro Health resource information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KABB.
