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Arkansas fares worse than the national average in terms of maternal mortality and morbidity, but the state has made positive strides in recent years, and there are several areas where more improvements could be realized, said Dr. Nirvana Manning, chair and associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – The Arkansas Department of Health and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention campaign, to educate expectant parents in Arkansas about the importance of tracking a baby’s movements daily in the third trimester of pregnancy.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received an award of $1.2 million in federal funds over five years to help establish a Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) to improve the quality of care for mothers and babies throughout Arkansas. The collaborative will work with the…

The CDC awarded UAMS with $1.2 million in federal funds over a five-year period to improve the quality of healthcare available for mothers and babies in the state.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday in Little Rock that the Supreme Court decision in June overturning the right to abortion was a "very concerted attack on womens autonomy" and is "tied up with the attack on democracy."

Work will focus on addressing critical gaps in data systems, health services availability and quality of care to improve outcomes and reduce disparities.

Is it safe for pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine? UAMS doctor answers common question A gynecologist at UAMS said its ultimately up to the mother to make the decision, but heres some information that can help. Author: Mercedes Mackay Updated: 5:14 PM CST January 20, 2021 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For one specific group of people, who are holding another life in their hands, there are many questions about whether or not the COVID-19 vaccine is safe. Dr. Nirva...