Governor Steve Bullock announced a $10 million, 5-year federal grant to launch a program to address disparities in maternal health and improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women living in rural Montana. Kristen Rodgers is the Bureau Chief at the Family and Community Health Bureau. She says there is a significant need for the Montana Obstetric and Maternal Support program.
“Montana has the 6th highest maternal mortality ratio in the nation,” Rodgers said. “That is very alarming. Ma