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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has found a significant drop in WIC usage occurred during and after the COVID-19 pandemic across the US. Data shows that those who qualified for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children dropped in participation from 66% to just under 58%.
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Today on The Outline: The first UAMS Milk Bank is open in northwest Arkansas. Also, Thaden School in Bentonville will accept kindergarten and first-grade students in the fall. Plus, a first look at the new logo for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will direct more than $17 million dollar in grant funding to study maternal health and disparities. The money comes from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Institute (PCORI). UAMS will be a partner with 14 Community Health Centers across the state. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with Lanita White, the CEO of Community Health Centers of Arkansas, who says there is a need for improving maternal health in the state.
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On today's show, the benefits of solar panel arrays on native grasslands. Also, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will use $17.5 million to improve maternal health in the state. Plus, Nate Walls with Second Helping NWA is busy again this time of year.
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Concerned citizens have formed a committee to support a potential constitutional amendment that would make abortions legal again in Arkansas. Earlier this week, Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore spoke with Gennie Diaz, a committee member and executive director of For AR People, a nonpartisan political education and advocacy group.
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In this edition of Reflections In Black, Raven Cook discusses Black maternal health and Maude Callen, a nurse and midwife who helped pioneer the profession.
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On today's show, a new nonprofit is building affordable housing in Harrison. Also, the unexpected business success of gathering nuts. Plus, an Arkansas-born film director’s latest holiday story.
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Mothers in some parts of Arkansas are much more likely to deliver via C-Section, according to ACHI analysis
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Today on The Outline: New research from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement indicates mothers who live in certain parts of the state are more likely to give birth through cesarean section than mothers in other parts of Arkansas. Plus, medical marijuana sales continue to increase. Also, Arkansas gains a rescue helicopter.
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Today on The Outline: Fayetteville City Council voted unanimously to approve more than a million dollars in funding to 7hills Homeless Center. Also, Mercy Hospital Northwest and Mercy Fort Smith are joining with more than 30 other hospitals in the state to form the Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative. Plus, prescription fills of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone have tripled in the state.