Heartland Forward Senior Fellow Cara Osborne joined KSMU Ozarks Public Radio to discuss the Healthy Moms, Health Babies initiative aimed at cutting US maternal mortality in half in five years. Cara highlighted the economic impact of poor maternal health outcomes on local economies and the opportunity facing the heartland build healthier and more vibrant communities. 

Hear the full interview: https://www.ksmu.org/news/2026-04-29/bentonville-based-think-and-do-tank-plans-mothers-day-initiative-for-maternal-health