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Postpartum mental health services lacking across Arkansas — Little Homies provides mentorship, guidance

By Matthew Moore,

Kyle Kellams, Aiden Dixon, Eva Mundo, Becca Martin Brown

Published August 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM CDT

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.

Ozarks at Large

Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Aiden Dixon

Aiden Dixon is a journalism student and reporter at the University of Arkansas.

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Eva Mundo

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Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the former features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She now hosts "The Other Way" with Kyle Kellams on Tuesdays on Ozarks at Large.

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