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Strategic Committee for Maternal Health sends report detailing recommendations to Gov. Sanders

LITTLE ROCK – The Strategic Committee for Maternal Health has delivered a report to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlining recommended new policies, programs, and approaches aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant women, new moms, and babies, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today. Gov. Sanders established the Committee and initiated a six-month timeline to consider potential reforms when she signed the Executive Order to Support Moms, Protect Babies, and Improve Maternal Health on March 6, 2024. Since then, more than 100 stakeholders representing dozens of organizations across the state have met to develop the recommendations contained in the report. “We

Maternal Health Warning Signs

PREGNANT NOW OR WITHIN THE LAST YEAR? Don’t Ignore These Symptoms – Get Medical Care Immediately If you’re pregnant or have been within the last year, it’s critical to recognize the signs of serious complications. If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. If you can’t reach your healthcare provider, go to the emergency room and inform them of your recent pregnancy. Urgent Maternal Warning Signs: Spot the Signs & Save a Life! Remember, your health and your baby’s health are the priority. Don’t hesitate to seek help if something doesn’t feel right.

Maternal Mortality-Maternal Health

Maternal Mortality-Maternal Health | William W. Greenfield, MD, MBA, FACOG | Medical Director, Family Health Branch, Center for Health Advancement

Maternal & Child Health

General Information The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Family Health Branch is responsible for carrying out the Title V Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Block Grant functions. As a recipient of the federal block grant, Arkansas is required to solicit public comments and to convene a public hearing to share information among MCH stakeholders and/or interested statewide parties (parents, faith-based, etc.). The Public Hearing’s agenda for the 2026 Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant Application will include: Overview The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is committed to improving the health of women of childbearing age, adolescents, children, infants, and children with special health care needs. Located

Sanders, Arkansas Department of Health Launch Statewide Campaign to Connect Women to Pregnancy Care

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), today announced the launch of its first coordinated, statewide campaign to help mothers find care close to home. The campaign kicked off with the third annual Month of May (MOM) Block Party and Women’s Health Expo. Hosted by Governor Sanders, ADH, and the Arkansas Department of Human Services, the free community event helped families learn about and sign up for local services and care readily available to them. The ADH is leading the campaign with the message “Claim Your Care” to help women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or planning for pregnancy quickly find

College of Public Health Student Presentations

College of Public Health Student Presentations Maternal Syphilis Trends Among Pregnant Women in Arkansas, 2016-2024Riana RobinsonMPH Candidate Depression Screening and Follow-Up Among Marshallese Patients at North Street ClinicReem Al-ShukriMD/MPH Candidate Patient-Centered AI: A Framework for Integrating Generative AI Health Education in Rural Primary CareLemuel ReberMD/MPH Candidate

Free Community Block Party and Women’s Health Expo in Little Rock on May 6

Third Annual Month of May (MOM) Block Party offers free resources, food trucks, and connections. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health invites Central Arkansas families to kick offWomen’s Health Month at the third annual Month of May (MOM) Block Party. The free community expo willconnect women, expecting moms, and families with essential support services. Held on the lawn in front of War Memorial Stadium, the event will take place on Wednesday, May 6. Therewill be a brief program and announcement from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by an open expo until 1 p.m.Admission is free and open to the public. More than 50 local and statewide organizations

9th Biennial Minority Health Summit Marks 35 Years of Progress, Set for April 17

Little Rock, Ark. – On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Minority Health Commission will host its 9th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Little Rock Event Center, 120 N. Main Street. This year’s theme is “A Bridge to Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Heart Health in Minority Arkansans,” featuring a lineup of local, state, and national leaders. The event will commemorate National Minority Health Month and the commission’s 35th anniversary. The event’s keynote speaker is Dr. Anthony Fletcher, M.D., an Interventional Cardiologist with CHI St. Vincent Medical Group and President of the Association of Black Cardiologists. His address

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