Stephanie Barger, Author at Arkansas Center for Women & Infants' Health

Sep 26

Arkansas Legislators Assemble Mother & Infant Supply Kits

On September 24, Arkansas legislators set aside time from policymaking to roll up their sleeves and serve the community. Lawmakers from across the state came together to assemble 100 supply…

Sep 16

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UAMS Tackling Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis with Innovation and Collaboration

By Stephanie Barger News

Arkansas Money & Politics highlights some of the work UAMS is doing to address Arkansas’ maternal health challenges. It features initiatives like expanding access to doulas, supporting postpartum care, and…

Sep 15

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Dr. Nirvana Manning on Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis

By Stephanie Barger "I Gave Birth" Bracelets, News

Our director, Dr. Nirvana Manning, spoke with Arkansas Business about her vision for improving maternal health in Arkansas. She highlighted our ongoing commitment to supporting mothers through initiatives that reduce…

Aug 21

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Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative Recognizes 20 Birthing Hospitals, Announces New Initiative

By Stephanie Barger "I Gave Birth" Bracelets, News

We’re excited to partner with the Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ARPQC) on their newest initiative, “Postpartum Comprehensive Assessment, Resources and Education (CARE).” As UAMS News reports, this is a statewide…

Aug 20

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Op-ed: Collaboration is Key

By Stephanie Barger News

"Collaboration is our most powerful tool." Our director, Dr. Nirvana Manning, contributed a feature to Arkansas Money & Politics reflecting on the recent Maternal Health Roundtable. In it, she highlights…

Aug 06

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Highlights from the Arkansas Maternal Health Roundtable

By Stephanie Barger News

Last week, leaders from across Arkansas’s healthcare community gathered for the Arkansas Maternal Health Roundtable, a vital step toward improving outcomes for women and babies statewide. The event was designed…

Jun 24

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Impact Story: A Life-Saving Call

By Stephanie Barger Impact Stories, Proactive Postpartum Call Center

During a follow-up from the Proactive Postpartum Call Center, a nurse and interpreter reached out to a new mom who didn’t speak English. She had been feeling unwell since coming…

Jun 01

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A Checkup for Arkansas’ Maternal Momentum

By Stephanie Barger "I Gave Birth" Bracelets, News, Proactive Postpartum Call Center, Supply Kits

Little Rock Soirée magazine talked with our director, Dr. Nirvana Manning, about ongoing efforts to address the state's maternal health crisis. The article highlights the Arkansas Center for Women &…

May 12

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Impact Story: Our First Home Visit

By Stephanie Barger Impact Stories, Proactive Postpartum Call Center

Within just one week of launching our Proactive Postpartum Call Center, the project saw its first home visit—completed by one of our community health workers, Terra. She visited a family…

May 11

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Op-ed: Maternal health policies move forward

By Stephanie Barger News

In honor of Mother's Day, our director, Dr. Nirvana Manning, is helping us celebrate recent policy wins and investments that are changing the outlook for mothers in Arkansas. Her op-ed…

Stephanie Barger

Arkansas Legislators Assemble Mother & Infant Supply Kits

UAMS Tackling Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis with Innovation and Collaboration

Dr. Nirvana Manning on Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis

Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative Recognizes 20 Birthing Hospitals, Announces New Initiative

Op-ed: Collaboration is Key

Highlights from the Arkansas Maternal Health Roundtable

Impact Story: A Life-Saving Call

A Checkup for Arkansas’ Maternal Momentum

Impact Story: Our First Home Visit

Op-ed: Maternal health policies move forward

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