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Arkansas surgeon general highlights efforts to expand prenatal, postpartum care
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (328+ words) CABOT, Ark. (KATV) " Arkansas officials say expanding early prenatal care and improving access in rural communities are key steps in addressing the state's ongoing maternal health challenges. Surgeon General Kay Chandler visited Lonoke County on Wednesday to discuss efforts to…...
UAMS launches HEART Moms to bolster maternal health in rural Arkansas
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (214+ words) LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) " The University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAM) is preparing to enhance maternal health services in rural areas with the launch of the HEART Moms program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…...
Join Dr. Kim Leverett on Daybreak to learn how you can support breast cancer awareness
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (273+ words) Breast cancer death rates in the United States have dropped by 44% since 1989. That's not a coincidence. For 40 years, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped ... Join Dr. Kim Leverett on Daybreak to learn how you can support breast cancer awareness Breast…...
Study finds potential toxins in eco-friendly menstrual products, raising health concerns
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (357+ words) by Kaelin Clay, Isley Gooden, Scott Solomon LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " In a world where going green is all the rage, a new study has raised eyebrows about the safety of eco-friendly menstrual products. The Journal of Environmental Science and Technology…...
Arkansas aims to boost maternal health with WIC program awareness
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (261+ words) by Kaelin Clay, Isley Gooden, Scott Solomon LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " Arkansas is grappling with high rates of food insecurity and maternal mortality, but experts believe that expanding awareness of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program could be a game-changer…...
Law certifying doulas aims to improve maternal health outcomes statewide
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) The Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act is now law, marking a significant step forward for maternal health in Arkansas.The new legislation allows ... LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " The Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act is now law, marking a significant step forward…...
Arkansas embraces doulas: New bill could boost maternal care access
11+ mon, 12+ hour ago (312+ words) Just a month after introducing the concept of doulas to many Arkansans, the conversation is gaining momentum with a new bill in the Senate's public health commi ... KATV Channel 7 has partnered with the American Red Cross for The Spirit of…...