Journalism Grants
Funding For:
The Story of a Healthy Birthing Journey
Health Care Costs & Quality / Maternal & Child Health
Recipient:
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Grant Period:
Jul 01, 2025 - Jul 01, 2026
AMOUNT:
$22,000.00
Summary of the Project:
Arkansas is seeking solutions to the state’s high maternal mortality rate—the third highest in the nation. This podcast series will provide evidence-based information for policymakers and the public on how to improve birth outcomes for mothers and infants in the state.
About the Grantee:
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) is a nonpartisan, independent health policy center that serves as a catalyst for improving the health of all Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development.
Grantee Publications
Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast
The Healthy Birthing Journey Podcast is a nine-part series exploring the data and issues behind maternal and infant health in Arkansas by speaking with the people working to improve outcomes for moms and babies across the state. Each episode focuses on one of nine points on the birthing journey, from pre-pregnancy through delivery and into the postpartum period, where ACHI analysts and researchers have identified opportunities for Arkansas to make lasting improvements.
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