Too often, the tranquil scene of a sleeping baby can turn tragic. According to the…
Category: Health
At her father’s side: Public health expert finds herself
facing real life crisis
Thometta Cozart, a professional advocate for health equity, got a strong dose of reality when…
Federal funding could provide immediate relief to Virginia’s state-run mental hospitals
Northam’s latest proposal a ‘down payment’ to address pressing challengesBY: KATE MASTERS With Virginia’s state-run…
Virginia will expand mental health coverage under Medicaid
BY: KATE MASTERS Eastern State Hospital in James City County (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health…
Do not wait until cancer strikes to change your lifestyle.
By MARIA-PAULADiana C. Awuor’s diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer in November 2020 shocked her…
Medicaid expands to cover full dental services, prenatal services
Effective today (July 1, 2021), Virginia has expanded Medicaid to cover dental benefits for all…
Colorectal Cancer: Screening Age Lowered to 45
By Maria-Paula The latest recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is a significant…
Virginia tops 2M fully vaccinated on eve of expanded eligibility
More than 2 million residents of Virginia are now full vaccinated as the state nears…
Community-based doula project launches in Henrico
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts have implemented a fund to support Black- or African American-identifying…
Virginia doctors worry that pandemic burnout could push providers out of the field
By Kate Maters (VM) – One of Dr. Riva Kamat’s most jarring memories from the…
