The MolinaCares Accord, together with Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, announced a $200,000 grant to Magnolia Medical Foundation over the next four years to support maternal health navigators and improve access to maternal care in Mississippi. The funding will support clinic operations, including medical staff and maternal health navigators, at Foundation facilities from January 2026 through December 2028. Maternal health navigators guide expectant mothers through the healthcare system, from prenatal appointments to postnatal care, while connecting patients to essential services and a supportive network.
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Dr. Erica Thompson, founder and executive director of Magnolia Medical Foundation, stated that partnerships like the one with Molina allow the organization to provide care to underserved populations who might otherwise lack access. She emphasized the importance of the MolinaCares grant in helping the Foundation expand its support for women across Mississippi.
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Mississippi faces significant challenges in maternal care, with 51 percent of counties considered maternity care deserts, the highest rate in the southern United States. Additionally, 24 percent of women live more than 30 minutes away from a birthing hospital, creating barriers to timely and safe care.
David Livingston, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, said that MolinaCares is dedicated to removing obstacles to essential healthcare. He highlighted that the collaboration with Magnolia Medical Foundation will make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of women in communities that need support the most.
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