FLINT, MI – Two new studies have revealed that the Rx Kids cash prescription program – founded in Flint and expanded throughout Michigan – delivers health and economic gains for families.

Families who’ve participated in the groundbreaking cash prescription program have had healthier babies, improved birth outcomes and more financial stability, according to research.

Study findings were published in the American Journal of Public Health and released by the Social Science Research Network in the past week.

The American Journal of Public Health study analyzed survey data from more than 1,000 mothers from Flint and surrounding areas who participated in the program.

Data shows that Rx Kids nearly eliminated evictions, with a 91 percent decrease, reduced debt and mortgage debt by an

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