maternal health
Arkansas Gets $17M Federal Grant to Support Maternal Health Initiatives
The grant will provide state Medicaid funding over 10 years with a goal of reducing disparities in access and treatment for pregnant women, new mothers and babies. read more >
UAMS Receives $600K Grant for Women’s Mental Health Fellowship
UAMS has received a grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to support a women’s mental health fellowship. read more >
UAMS Receives $750K to Relaunch Family Medicine Residency in El Dorado
The program aims to earn accreditation in 2025 and enroll its first residents in the summer of 2026. read more >
Prioritize Maternal Health to Grow the Economy (Olivia Walton Commentary)
Maternal health solutions can improve outcomes, strengthen families and help Arkansas prosper. read more >
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Federal Pregnant Worker Accommodations (Caitlin Campbell Stepina Commentary)
Employers should update policies and ensure HR reps are ready for these expanded protections. read more >
Maternal Health: A Critical Call to Action (Anna Beth Gorman Commentary)
Implementing parental leave policies is an investment in your business’ health and reputation. read more >
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New Nonprofit Seeks to Improve Maternal Health Care in Arkansas
AIM for Arkansas says it will advocate for pro-family policies that expand access, improve quality and make maternal health care more affordable. read more >
UAMS Gets $17.5M Grant to Tackle Maternal Health Crisis
The study aims to reduce prenatal inequities by examining the outcomes of two intervention models. read more >
UAMS to Launch Maternal & Child Health Certificate Program
Funding for the program comes from a $350,000 Health Resources Services Administration grant. read more >
UAMS Awarded $1.2M for Maternal, Infant Health Collaborative
The collaborative will work with the state Department of Health to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by identifying health care processes that need to be improved. read more >
UAMS Project Aims to Reduce Disparities in Maternal & Infant Health
Work will focus on addressing critical gaps in data systems, health services availability and quality of care to improve outcomes and reduce disparities. read more >