Maternal Health Initiative Launches in Arkansas

Arkansas’ governor has launched a new initiative to tackle the state’s maternal health crisis, reports Little Rock Public Radio. The strategic committee plans to implement a multi-faceted line of attack concentrating on education, access, coordination, and overall improvements to the state’s maternal health services. Key initiatives outlined by the committee include advertising and awareness campaigns, grants and funding opportunities, and the creation of a pilot program pointed at counties with low rates of prenatal care.