University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Gets $40 Million in Congressional Appropriations for Program Support

UAMS announces $40 million from federal government for maternal health | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

In an attempt to combat the state's high rate of infant and maternal mortality, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is set to receive $40 million from the federal government, the school announced Monday.

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

The UAMS medical sciences campus on Markham Street in Little Rock. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate)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, UA…

UAMS to receive $40M in congressional appropriations backed by Senator John Boozman

Announced on Monday, February 9, 2026, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will recieve a total of $40 million in congressional appropriations to su

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences gets $40 million in congressional appropriations for program support

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations to fund programs targeting infant and maternal mortality, as well as other initiatives to improve health and wellness.

UAMS Gets $40M in Congressional Funding for Maternal Health, Facility Upgrades

UAMS announced Monday that it will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations for a variety of programs, including several targeting Arkansas’ high rates of infant and maternal mortality. The funds, which were included in the appropriations legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump on Feb. 3, were championed by U.S. Sen. John Boozman. Among the programs that will receive funding is The Arkansas Center for Women & Infants’ He…

UAMS to receive $40M in congressional appropriations

The funding will be used for multiple programs, including several aimed at improving Arkansas’s high rates of infant and maternal mortality.