Georgia
These resources are available to help Georgia moms to-be
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Maternal care programs are available for expectant mothers across the state.
CareSource, one of the state’s three Medicaid-managed plans, wants to remind women about resources available through their insurance provider.
CareSource serves over 450,000 Georgians, and their outreach programs span across the state. The statistics show maternal outcomes are far worse for Black mothers or mothers living in rural Georgia.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Black women are roughly three times more likely to die during birth than white women. Women in rural counties are at twice the risk as those in urban counties.
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Taura White, the associate vice president of health equity with CareSource, said CareSource created programs to reach women where they are.
“Your health insurance partner is a part of your village. It becomes really important for us to talk about those health disparities and elevate the conversation around resources and programs that can help them with healthy pregnancies and healthy deliveries,” said White.
Their Mom and Baby Beginnings program connects women in Georgia with a care manager and coach to walk them through their pregnancy journey. Coaches can offer tips to help moms with a healthy diet, supplements to take, and ways to stay active.
“We dig deep, right? We go to those areas where we know those moms need a little extra help and resources,” said White.
They’ve partnered with Walmart to host Baby Days. In 2023 they helped nearly 3,000 people. The event includes education and baby care items. They are planning more events in 2024.
The Text4Baby App, which you can download, can connect you with nurses, lactation consultants and other members of their maternal care team.
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Gulfstream recently announced a $5 million investment in Georgia education, welcoming students and leaders to its Savannah headquarters.
ATHENS, Ga. – Designated hitter Daniel Jackson and centerfielder Rylan Lujo combined for nine RBI Sunday, leading fifth-ranked Georgia to a 12-1 win over LSU at Foley Field.
Georgia improved to 41-11 overall, 21-6 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 29-24 overall and 9-18 in conference play.
The Tigers return to action at 6:30 p.m. CT Thursday when they play host to Florida in Game 1 of a three-game SEC series in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. Thursday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
“Georgia won the moments in this series,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “They’re going to score, so you’ve got to capitalize against them when you have scoring opportunities on offense.”
Georgia starting pitcher Caden Aoki (8-0) was the winner, limiting LSU to one run on four hits in 5.0 innings with two walks and seven strikeouts.
LSU right-hander Casan Evans (2-3), making his first appearance since April 17 versus Texas A&M, started the game Sunday and was charged with the loss, working 1.2 innings and allowing four runs on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
“I thought Casan’s stuff looked great, and that’s good for him from a health standpoint,” Johnson said. “He’s a guy that the more he pitches, the better he is, so there might have been a little bit of rust, but I thought he competed fine.”
Georgia struck for four runs in the bottom of the second inning in an outburst highlighted by Jackson’s two-out, two-run single and an RBI single by second baseman Ryan Black.
The Tigers narrowed the gap to 4-1 in the third when designated hitter Omar Serna Jr. delivered an RBI single.
Georgia extended its lead to 7-1 in the fourth as Jackson launched a two-run homer and centerfielder Lujo lined a run-scoring single.
Lujo unloaded a grand slam in the fifth, giving the Bulldogs an 11-1 advantage.
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