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AR SR1
Resolution
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
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AI Summary
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St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro partnered with the Arkansas Department of Human Services in November 2024 to open the state's first Maternal Life360 HOME for women with high-risk pregnancies
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The Maternal Life360 HOME program provides home-visit services to women enrolled in the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program and traditional Medicaid during pregnancy and up to 2 years postpartum
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The program addresses both maternal health outcomes and social needs including food security and housing
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St. Bernards Healthcare operates as an independent, nonprofit Catholic healthcare system and opened the St. Bernards Pregnancy Clinic in 2016 to combat adverse maternal outcomes in eastern Arkansas
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The Arkansas Senate formally honors St. Bernards Medical Center for being the first medical facility in the state to establish this maternal health program
Legislative Description
To Honor St. Bernards Medical Center In Jonesboro For Being The First Medical Facility In The State To Open A Maternal Life360 Home.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/5/2025