(Community Matters 198) Improving Pregnancy Outcomes with Rx Kids

Leaders from the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the United Way of South Central Michigan, Grace Health and Rx Kids statewide explain how no-strings cash support during pregnancy and early infancy can improve newborn health and reduce long-term costs. They discuss the impact Rx Kids has had in just a few years in Flint and what it could mean for families in Calhoun County.  Episode ResourcesRx Kids WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.