HELENA — The State of Montana has received a $10 million, five year federal grant to improve health outcomes for pregnant and post postpartum women.
The new program is called the Montana Obstetric and Maternal Support (MOMS) program and is expected to launch beginning in early 2020.
According to the CDC, Montana has the 6th highest maternal mortality ratio in the nation, with rural and Native American communities at the highest risks.
The program will utilize existing telehealth efforts and brin