Nirvana Manning
UAMS Gets $4M Grant to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Ashley and Union Counties
The Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett recently closed its labor and delivery unit, leaving women in the region with limited local access to obstetric care. read more >
UAMS Receives $5M to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
The federal funds will allow UAMS to supply resources to every birthing hospital in the state and reach out directly to postpartum mothers to steer them to the appropriate help they may need. read more >
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Announces Awards (Movers & Shakers)
Nirvana Manning, Lenore Trammell, Cathy Tuggle, Shamin Okolloh & Marnie Oldner were all honored by WFA. read more >
Arkansas’ Maternal Mortality Epidemic: Experts Discuss Systemic Failures & Solutions
Arkansas ranks among the top in the nation for maternal and infant deaths, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. Experts have also seen a rise in the number of patients with high-risk pregnancies. read more >
Arkansas Rates of Infant, Maternal Mortality Raise Alarm
Arkansas ranks among the top in the nation for maternal and infant deaths, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. Experts have also seen a rise in the number of patients with high-risk pregnancies. read more >
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UAMS Gets $600K Gift to Provide Post-Partum Contraceptives
The gift from an anonymous donor will help uninsured women. read more >
Baptist Health Adds OB-GYN, Pediatrician in Conway (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Shea Brannan has been hired as a hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon at UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville. read more >
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