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Arkansas and Kentucky each get $10 million for maternal health
Original: Arkansas, Kentucky each awarded $10M grants for maternal health efforts
Arkansas and Kentucky have each been awarded $10 million in federal grants to support maternal health programs. The funding is aimed at improving care for mothers, in two states that have struggled with high rates of maternal mortality and poor maternal health outcomes. Local outlets report the grants will bolster ongoing state efforts to expand access and support for pregnant and postpartum women.
Why now: Maternal health funding is a pressing topic in states with high maternal mortality rates.
Evidence
- Arkansas, Kentucky each awarded $10M grants for maternal health efforts · Arkansas Advocate
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