About Us

Arkansas has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. We’re here to change that.

“We aim to empower families with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to ensure healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving infants.”

Our Purpose

We partner with healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to improve health outcomes for women and infants across the state. Our work addresses issues affecting pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy to ensure that Arkansans have the resources they need for healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving infants.

What We Do

Built on clinical partnerships and community engagement, and informed by data and evaluation, our work focuses on four pillars that strengthen maternal and infant health at every level — from hospitals and providers to families and communities.

Our Pillars

Innovation + Discovery

Driving innovation and discovering new solutions.

Policy + Systems Change

Shaping policy and strengthening systems.

Clinical Quality + Excellence

Elevating care through best practices and high standards.

Community + Population Health

Empowering communities with education, resources, and coordinated care.

Mission

Improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas through a comprehensive support system that enhances care and empowers families.

Vision

A future where every woman in Arkansas, regardless of her circumstances or location, has access to the care and resources she needs to thrive.

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If you have medical questions about postpartum recovery or infant health, you can talk to a nurse by calling 866-273-3835.