Avera has recently been awarded a federal grant of $5.4 million to improve maternal and infant health in the region. The grant is being used for a program called Avera Bridging Inequities Regionally Through Healthy Start (Avera BIRTHS), which aims to reduce infant mortality rates. The program is specifically focused on 52 counties in South Dakota that are in need of improved maternal health care services.
Many counties in South Dakota lack access to adequate maternity health care services, making them “maternity deserts.” This could be due to a lack of services or barriers that prevent women from accessing necessary care within their counties. The grant will be spread out over a five-year period to support and expand the program’s efforts in addressing maternal and infant health disparities in the region.
According to program director Lacey McCormack, the initiative covers maternity care from pregnancy through 18 months postpartum. By targeting areas with limited access to maternity care, Avera hopes to make a significant impact on improving outcomes for mothers and babies in the community.
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