A new decision has been made that could protect children from climbing infant mortality issues in the state.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a significant $5 million by Congress to spearhead statewide efforts aimed at reducing infant mortality rates. The new project aims to save the lives of children.
New $5 Million Award Could Save Children’s Lives
Dr. Nirvana Manning, who chairs the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, announced that this grant will enhance support across Arkansas’s birthing hospitals.
The funding, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration, will enable UAMS to distribute crucial resources statewide.
Additionally, the initiative includes direct outreach to new mothers post-delivery, guiding them towards necessary support services.
A Real Issue With Real World Consequences
Sadly, infant mortality rates have been climbing recently.
According to the CDC, the U.S. experienced a 3% rise in infant mortality in 2022. It marks the most significant increase in this rate over the past twenty years.
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://t.co/ijuGyix9Uh pic.twitter.com/A3wA7ECf2P
— Dr. Kat Lindley (@KLVeritas) November 1, 2023
