Posts Tagged Maternal Mortality
State Officials Are Touring Virginia in Hopes of Cutting Down on Maternal Mortality Rates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 15, 2019
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Virginia government officials are on the road this fall, listening to the concerns of women across Virginia about delivering babies. It’s an effort aimed at curing the crisis in maternal mortality for African-American women. Michael Pope reports.
Medicaid Enrollment Numbers Offer Hope for Maternal Mortality Rate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 8, 2019
The crisis of maternal mortality among African-American women in Virginia continues to raise alarm bells among state officials, although a new report has some good news on the subject. Michael Pope reports.
Amidst Growth and New Goals, Virginia Celebrates 50 Years of Medicaid
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 1, 2019
Virginia is celebrating 50 years of Medicaid this week. The state-run program provides health insurance to the poor. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam celebrated with state employees. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Could Medicaid Reimbursement Be a Solution to Black Maternal Mortality?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 17, 2019
This year, lawmakers took action to start collecting data on Virginia’s maternal mortality rate. But, that may end up being just the beginning of the effort. Michael Pope reports.
State Readies Review of Maternal Mortality
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2019
Lawmakers and administration officials in Richmond are working together to try to reduce the number of women dying in childbirth. Michael Pope reports.
Medicaid Expansion in Virginia Could Cut Down on Maternal Mortality Rates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 9, 2018
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When black women give birth in Virginia, they are far more likely to die as a result of the pregnancy than white women. Now, as Michael Pope reports, those numbers might be about to change.
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From NPR News- Congressional Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal On $1.3 Trillion Spending Package December 12, 2019The tentative agreement would fund programs through the end of September 2020 and avoid a government shutdown. Federal agencies run out of money at midnight on December 20.
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- McDonald's Not Responsible For How Franchisees Treat Workers, U.S. Agency Rules December 12, 2019The federal labor law board held that McDonald's should not be held liable for labor practices of its franchisees. The ruling directed a judge to approve a settlement in a years-long union case.
- 'Acts Of Hate': Officials Say Jersey City Shooters Held Animus Toward Jews And Cops December 12, 2019New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said investigators believe the deadly attacks were "potential acts of terrorism." Meanwhile, members of the Jewish community mourned their lost neighbors.
- Congressional Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal On $1.3 Trillion Spending Package December 12, 2019
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- Trump impeachment: US House judiciary panel to vote December 12, 2019The judiciary committee debates two charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
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