A federal program covering the costs of COVID-19 tests, treatment and vaccines for the country s 28 million people without insurance has run out of funding because Congress did not act
It’s been a little over six months since Virginians with Medicaid also began receiving dental insurance. Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services estimates that in that time more than 100,000 people have gotten dental care.
Richmond medical volunteers serve patients from 118 different countries
Crossover Healthcare Ministry provides a full spectrum of healthcare services to low-income individuals, those without insurance, or those who are on Medicaid.
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RICHMOND, Va. Delia Nohemy Lopez Figueroa will soon bring a new life into the world. By word of mouth, the Guatemalan-native sought prenatal care through Crossover Healthcare Ministry located on Richmondâs Southside. With the help of a volunteer interpreter, Delia said sheâs uninsured and has nowhere else to turn to for help with her pregnancy.
âI was offered help possibly in July and August at other places and by then I wouldâve given birth,â she explained.
Data show large disparities in access to healthcare across Central Virginia
New data released by the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg revealed large disparities in access to healthcare across Central Virginia.
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RICHMOND, Va. New data released by the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg revealed large disparities in access to healthcare across Central Virginia.
The report, which was released on Thursday, aimed to shed light on the inequities that exist disproportionately from locality to locality.
âPeople without health insurance often receive less medical care and have worse health outcomes than people with insurance,â according to a press release. âUnited Wayâs Equity Data Series identifies disparities through the lens of the organizationâs Steps to Success framework, a set of nine areas that guides the nonprofitâs work in the community.â