Little Rock, Arkansas – The Arkansas Department of Health has launched a new toll-free hotline designed to make it easier for women to find pregnancy testing, prenatal care and other maternal health services across the state.
The Claim Your Care Hotline, available at 1-844-808-2340, gives callers a direct way to connect with Arkansas Health Units, or AHUs. The service is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Women who call the hotline can find the Arkansas Health Unit closest to them, ask questions about available services and schedule appointments for women’s and maternal health care. The service is also designed to help people who may have difficulty navigating the health care system on their own.
Language should not be a barrier for callers. People who need assistance in another language can be connected with an interpreter through a three-way call, allowing them to communicate with health officials and get the information they need.
The hotline is part of the state’s broader Claim Your Care campaign, which focuses on making women more aware of the health services available through Arkansas Health Units.
AHUs offer a range of services related to pregnancy and women’s health. These include pregnancy testing and prenatal care, along with blood work and infectious disease screenings. Women can also receive gestational diabetes testing, blood pressure monitoring, fetal heart rate checks and monitoring of a baby’s growth.
Care does not end after delivery. AHUs also provide postpartum care, breastfeeding support and mental health screenings. Women can receive help enrolling in the Women, Infants, and Children program, commonly known as WIC, and can also receive referrals when additional medical care is needed.
“Regular prenatal care can help reduce the risk of serious complications and death for both mothers and babies,” Dr. Kay Chandler, Arkansas Surgeon General, said. “Early and regular visits allow healthcare providers to identify and manage health concerns early, including gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and other complications that may arise during pregnancy and delivery.”
The Claim Your Care campaign was launched by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in May 2026. It is a maternal health education effort intended to show women what services are available close to home and encourage them to seek care earlier.
State officials want women to view their local Arkansas Health Unit as a possible first point of care before, during and after pregnancy. By making those services easier to find and access, the campaign aims to remove some of the obstacles that can prevent women from receiving care.
There are Arkansas Health Units in all 75 counties, giving the state a broad network of local clinics. Appointments are not required to visit an AHU, although health officials encourage people to make one when possible. Scheduling ahead can help ensure the appropriate provider is available and prepared to assist.
Cost is another concern for some families. AHUs accept insurance, but people who do not have insurance or have limited ability to pay can receive services without an out-of-pocket cost.
The hotline and the AHU network are part of Arkansas’ larger effort to improve maternal health outcomes. The work also supports the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act, a law championed by Sanders in 2025 that expands support and services for mothers and infants throughout the state.
Health officials say making care easier to reach can help families get assistance sooner. In practical terms, that can mean finding a pregnancy test, beginning prenatal care, checking for health problems during pregnancy or getting support after a baby is born without having to navigate the system alone.
Arkansas Health Units are operated by the Arkansas Department of Health and serve women, children and families through community-based clinics. Along with maternal services, they provide immunizations, family planning and confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
The clinics can also connect patients with hospitals, specialists and community resources when ongoing or more advanced care is needed.
The new hotline gives women another way to reach that statewide network. Instead of having to determine on their own which clinic offers a particular service, callers can receive guidance and help scheduling an appointment.
Families can also learn more about local Arkansas Health Units and available resources through Claim Your Care Arkansas.
With the Claim Your Care Hotline now operating, Arkansas health officials are encouraging women and families to use the available resources before health concerns become more serious. The overall message behind the campaign is that finding care should be straightforward, and local help is available throughout the state.
