AIM Applauds Gov. Sanders for Her Commitment To Maternal Health Policies

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (February 21, 2024) — Today, at a maternal health roundtable hosted by Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), Rep. French Hill (R-AR-2), and the University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS), Gov. Sanders addressed maternal health disparities across Arkansas and demonstrated her commitment to enhanced maternal health policies.

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Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. Arkansas also has the third-highest infant mortality rate, behind only Louisiana and Mississippi.

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“We thank Gov. Sanders for joining today’s important conversation around the critical state of maternal health in Arkansas,” said Ashley Bearden Campbell, executive director of AIM. “We are heartened to hear the Governor and her administration are working on a new comprehensive statewide maternal health plan.”

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Bearden Campbell went on to say, “We want policymakers to know they have robust support to tackle these issues in a meaningful way, and it is encouraging to see this important action being taken. With some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the country, Arkansas policymakers have no time to spare.”

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“This is an important step in the right direction to ensure a brighter future for our state and all its residents. We are grateful to UAMS, Senator Boozman and Congressman Hill for hosting this critical conversation, and we encourage advocates and lawmakers across the state to continue amplifying this issue.”

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About AIM

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Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) is a non-profit organization that strives to raise public awareness, cultivate champions for change and spur action around the issue of maternal health in Arkansas. The organization advocates for policies to address existing gaps in maternal health care – before, during and after pregnancy – and create an environment where every mother and baby have the opportunity to thrive. AIM believes that strengthening maternal health care in Arkansas will have long-term benefits for Arkansas families, communities and the economy. For more information, visit AIMforArkansas.org.