In Virginia, the Black maternal mortality rate is about two times greater than white women, according to VCU Health. Infants born to Black women pass away up to three times more than other races in Virginia.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed bills aimed at improving maternal health outcomes — among them were bills to require health insurance coverage for doula services.
Virginia lawmakers and community advocates are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to sign a bill into law creating a state prescription drug affordability board.
Virginia lawmakers and community advocates are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to sign a bill into law creating a state prescription drug affordability board in an effort to lower medication prices.