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In a bid to tackle Arkansas’s maternal health crisis, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has unveiled a strategic committee composed of leaders from various sectors.
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The joint Public Health Committee plans to “fill in” the medical and education “gaps” for pregnant people.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says education is key to combating Arkansas' high rate of maternal mortality.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced Tuesday the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation.
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State leaders met with health experts to address the high rate of maternal mortality in Arkansas
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Driven by research that shows Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) has formed to advance policies to raise the state’s standing.
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Participants will receive nutritional counseling and help applying to public assistance programs, as well as deliveries of healthy foods during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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To prevent food poisoning, experts say to heat food well and be careful with leftovers.
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The House Aging, Children and Youth Committee discussed Arkansas's high maternal mortality and the state midwife shortage at a meeting on Monday.
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In an interview, Rep. Denise Ennett, D-Little Rock, explained why she is working with groups to get the measure passed.