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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

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

MOM block party planned at State Capitol to recognize National Women’s Health Month

LITTLE ROCK — The Month of May (MOM) event at the Arkansas State Capitol will again kickoff National Women’s Health Month with a free block party highlighting health and wellnessactivities. The special event – now in its second year – will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 in frontof the State Capitol and along Woodlane Avenue, which will be closed to traffic. “This block party is both a celebration and a call to action,” said State Sen. Missy Irvin, whoworked with Rep. Mary Bentley, Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Kay Chandler, the ArkansasDepartment of Human Services (DHS), and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) toplan the event.

Arkansas Minority Health Commission to host 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is hosting its 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. “Maternal Health in Arkansas–When Chronic Disease and Social Drivers Interact,” will be an in-person and live-streamed virtual event featuring panels and presentations from local, state, and national leaders, as well as a keynote speaker. Presenting from the Venue at West Wind in North Little Rock, speakers will discuss the impact both social determinants of health and chronic disease have on maternal health outcomes in minority communities. Covered topics include lived-experience stories from families impacted by loss,

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