Arkansas, maternal health

Arkansas governor announces bill aimed at maternal health
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced legislation targeted at improving health outcomes for moms and babies. Why it matters: Arkansas has some of the worst maternal health care outcomes in the nation,
'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies' bills to improve maternal health care in Arkansas
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Arkansas Governor unveils $45 million maternal health act to improve care statewide
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered an announcement from the State Capitol Building on Thursday, announcing new legislation.
Arkansas unveils Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to transform state's maternal care
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," a multi-million dollar initiative aimed at improving maternal health.
Governor, legislators unveil maternal health package
Amidst a backdrop of moms with babies, Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (Feb. 6) unveiled at the state Capitol her much anticipated maternal health care package aimed at improving
Maternal health legislation filed at the state capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation aimed at improving maternal health in Arkansas. According to a news release, Senator Missy Irvin (District 24) and Representative Aaron Pilkington (District 45) are the lead co-sponsors of the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act.
State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans. Much of the legislation, contained in identical versions of House and Senate bills filed Thursday,
Arkansas launches multi-million dollar maternal health initiative
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act" aimed to improve maternal health in the state.
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