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UAMS OB-GYNs Dr. Luann Racher, Dr. Nirvana Manning explain why birth control is prescribed for heavy periods, pain, PMDD or cancer risk, plus the misconceptions that keep patients from it.

On today's show, we explore misconceptions around contraception that can lead to risks for women and girls of all ages in Arkansas. We also learn the Urban Land Institute is offering faith-based organizations information on supporting affordable housing projects. Plus, we hear new sounds in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall.

Arkansas has the 12th highest uninsured rate in the U.S. Clinics across the state are working to reach uninsured women, including new moms who lose pregnancy Medicaid 60 days after giving birth.

On today's show, we learn uninsured rates are high in Arkansas, especially for the state’s Hispanic population, but work is happening to shrink those statistics. We also visit the Chaffee Barbershop and Military Museum to learn about the Battle of Sicily. Plus, a word about copper theft.

Urogynecology is a medical field that specifically treats pelvic floor disorders. UAMS just announced an expansion of care for these disorders.

On today's show, we hear about how maternal healthcare in Arkansas is lacking in many areas, including postpartum mental health services. Plus, GIlbert Gonzalez wants to make sure young people have guidance.

Few bilingual doulas serve Northwest Arkansas' growing Hispanic population. Annie Brown, Rubi Madrid describe translating during labor, easing pressure to induce, building trust with clients.

On today's show, we learn that doulas provide guidance and support to new mothers and their families, but few in our region can do so in Spanish. We also dive into some Pryor Center archives that are among the earliest filmed records of Arkansas politics. Plus, a new Sound Perimeter.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services has missed multiple deadlines to launch Medicaid coverage for doula services, leaving families without access, doulas without sustainable pay

On today's show, we hear that doula care was supposed to be covered by Medicaid in Arkansas starting in June, but administrative bottlenecks have prevented any doulas from being cleared to bill the state. Plus, as AI changes our world, we consider our long relationship with machines and our minds. Plus, Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn announces parental leave for city staff.