Maternal health programs among UAMS’ uses of $40M in new federal funding

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 263

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced Monday that it will receive $40 million in federal funding, some of which will improve its maternal and infant health initiatives.

The funding, included in the federal judge law President Donald Trump signed last week, will support the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health, UAMS said.

Arkansas consistently has among the nation’s highest maternal and infant mortality rates. The new federal funding …

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