AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid & Health Policy: A new report from Vanderbilt’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center says states’ paid leave, tax credits, health coverage, wages and childcare help drive big improvements for families with kids ages 0–3, with the science emphasizing safe, stable early environments. Public Health Tech in Arkansas: Saline County is rolling out Rapid DNA at booking stations to speed up identification in the criminal justice process. Maternal Health Funding: Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America awarded $10M in state matching grants for maternal health initiatives (Kentucky share highlighted), aiming to expand midwives/doulas, home visiting, postpartum mental health support and better perinatal data. Healthcare Access & AI: A separate national item notes a medical lab using AI to help diagnose patients, while Arkansas coverage also flags ongoing workforce and care needs. STEM & Education: Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicating the Dash Goff Equine Center for hands-on DVM training, including ultrasound and procedural skills. Community Science & Learning: UCA student Taylor Brewer was named a Newman Civic Fellow for civic-engaged research preserving disappearing Chinese American grocery store history in Arkansas.
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