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On today's show, how the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos affected in vitro fertilization in Arkansas and across the U.S. Also, conversation with a law professor and a former legislator. Plus, the challenges that faced women in the TV newsroom.
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Arkansas ranks worst in the nation for maternal health outcomes, that's according to the Arkansas Department of Health. State health officials are trying to address that problem - and one solution could be expanding access to doulas.
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On today's show, as Arkansas faces a maternal health crisis, officials want to expand access to doulas. Also, the winter of ‘76 in Arkansas: politics and primaries. Plus, creating a vintage clothing shop that also aims to be a comfortable space for queer people.
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A proposed amendment that would legalize some abortions in Arkansas has been approved by the attorney general. The Arkansas Abortion Amendment can now begin collecting signatures to officially get the amendment on the ballot.
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A new project launched in Arkansas for parents to share their stories about their experiences before, during and after pregnancy. Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health, or AIM, is collecting stories from families who have dealt with poor maternal health outcomes in an effort to humanize statistics. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with Ashely Bearden Campbell, the executive director of Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health about the project.
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On today's show, a chicken farm crisis. Also, putting real faces and voices to the poor maternal health numbers in Arkansas. Plus, a wearable art party at Mount Sequoyah.
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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.