Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear has received a $350,000 grant from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health-Women's Health Branch, according to a news release.

The grant to Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear (CCLCF) is aimed to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Perinatal Care Region V (PCR V), stated the release.

CCLCF was one of three organizations from the NCDHHS branch to receive funds across North Carolina. The grant will support New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Robeson, Sampson, Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Hoke, Montgomery, Bladen, Pender, Richmond and Scotland counties.

The funding will support the Perinatal Nurse Champion program.

"Promoting the development of collaborative systems and educating nursing staff and other allied health professionals in PCR V is a critically important aspect of providing high-quality healthcare in North Carolina and a top priority for CCLCF," stated the release.