Grant Empowers Duke to Launch Statewide Maternal and Child Health Initiative

This is a summary of a story on MADE FOR THIS. Duke University has received a $30 million, 10-year grant from the Pritzker Children’s Initiative to improve maternal and early childhood health across North Carolina. The effort will bring together experts in clinical care, economics, policy, and public health — alongside families and communities — to create more connected, effective systems of care for pregnant women and young children. North Carolina ranks 36th in the nation in child health outcomes. The state receives a D+ grade for preterm births and a C- for maternal mental health,