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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Talk Business & Politics: Olivia Walton, columnist Rex Nelson
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Maternal health has made progress in the legislative session, but there is more to do for families and children. Talk Business & Politics host Roby Brock met with Olivia Walton, with Ingeborg Investments, who has been a leader on this issue in Arkansas has ideas for the state and federal level. Roby then talks with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette senior editor Rex Nelson chimes in on a variety of topics in the Natural State. Talk Business & Politics airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 16. For more coverage, head to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Philips and Ingeborg Initiatives address maternal health challenges in Arkansas with access to critical resources through the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app
Arkansas moms get access to customized content and information on essential state resources for a healthier pregnancy CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Ingeborg Initiatives are teaming up to provide all expectant parents in Arkansas with access to Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app with customized state-offered information and tools to increase access to care, improve health literacy and adopt healthy habits. State residents who download the Pregnancy+ app will automatically receive access to this premium, customized content. In the U.S., Arkansas ranks 50th in maternal mortality [1] as well as infant mortality [2]. Educational tools such as Pregnancy+ give families direct access to state-offered content developed by experts to help drive awareness, confidence and a healthy lifestyle. A recent survey among pregnant and postpartum mothers indicates that those using the Pregnancy+ app report higher maternal health literacy, interest in engaging in early and regular prenatal care and adopting healthier habits compared to those who do not use pregnancy apps, which ultimately may foster better health outcomes for mom and baby [3]. "Maternal health in Arkansas is in crisis. Lawmakers are now focused on it, but it is going to take all stakeholders—public, private, philanthropic—to get women the care they need before, during and after birth," said Olivia Walton, Founder & CEO of Ingeborg Initiatives. "We want to meet moms where they are—on their phones—providing them with the necessary resources at their fingertips. This is a positive step towards helping ensure healthier pregnancies through access to critical information and services that will help build healthy families." Pregnancy+, the world's #1 pregnancy app with more than 80 million lifetime downloads, provides information and guidance throughout a pregnancy including over 800 articles, lifelike 3D baby models, a weekly pregnancy tracker and audio/video courses led by health and well-being experts. In addition, the app is customized with information about Arkansas-based social services, infant health topics, mental health resources, early childhood programs and additional support services for expecting and new parents. These topics offer essential support throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. "At Philips, we are deeply committed to advancing maternal health and access to care through education and innovative technology, and Pregnancy+ is just one way we are doing that," said Dana Medema, Head of Personal Health, Philips North America. "No one organization is going to be able to address the maternal health crisis alone, but collaboratively, we can meet moms where they are and give them access to the care they need." [1] UAMS Study to Address Maternal, Infant Deaths with $2.4 Million Federal Grant | UAMS News [2] 2024 March Of Dimes Report Card For Arkansas | PeriStats | March of Dimes [3] Philips Pregnancy & Postpartum Study amongst 1,066 pregnant & postpartum women in the USA in 2024 conducted by SKIM About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at About Ingeborg Initiatives Ingeborg Initiatives was founded by Olivia Walton and is dedicated to empowering mothers in the state of Arkansas by improving maternal health, advancing women's economic opportunity and expanding access to quality care and early learning opportunities for children. "Ingeborg" is the namesake of Olivia's maternal grandmother. The name and its personal significance embody the organization's mission to empower mothers in Arkansas. Learn more at *The opinions and clinical experiences presented herein are specific to the featured topic(s) and are not linked to any specific patient and are for information purposes only. The medical experience(s) derived from specified topic(s) may not be predictive of all patients. Individual results may vary depending on a variety of patient-specific attributes and related factors. Nothing in this article is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations. View source version on Contacts Avi DinesPhilips North AmericaTel: +1-781-690-3814Email: Sign in to access your portfolio
Axios
24-02-2025
- Business
- Axios
Arkansas' outdoor industry drove $7.3B impact in 2023
The Natural State's burgeoning outdoor recreation industry generated $7.3 billion in direct and indirect economic impact during 2023, per topline figures shared from a new report Monday. Why it matters: The industry supports more than 68,000 jobs and garnered nearly $2 billion in tax revenue for Arkansas that year, according to Bentonville's think-and-do-tank, Heartland Forward. Driving the news: Heartland Forward research director Jonas Crews presented those figures at the 51st Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism, held in Bentonville this week. By the numbers: The $7.3 billion impact figure is higher than the $4.5 billion estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) in December. Crews used a boat maker to explain the difference. BEA's data is focused on sales and employment, while Heartland's number widens the scope to include ancillary businesses, like fiberglass, sheet metal and seat suppliers. Of note: The entire " Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Impact Report" will be available from the state in the near future and will include breakdowns of data that will be useful to business owners looking to take part in the outdoor economy. Inside the room: Olivia Walton, chair, and Rod Bigelow, executive director of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, spoke about their work to make the museum and grounds accessible to all. Their advice to other communities: double down on providing access to whatever amenities are available there, be good hosts and be good partners with other organizations in the community. What's next: The conference continues all day Tuesday. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to make remarks.
