Posts Tagged Maternal Mortality
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- Former Congressman And Talk Radio Host Joe Walsh Announces Trump Primary Challenge August 25, 2019Walsh supported Trump during his 2016 campaign but of late has offered bitter critique of the president, calling him a liar, bully and unfit for office. Walsh has also attacked Trump from the right.
- A Trumpet Made Of Bullets And The Kids Who Inspired It Take Hope Around The Country August 25, 2019The Instrument of Hope, a trumpet made partly of bullets and inspired by the survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Fla., mass shooting, is touring the country to promote healing.
- In Hong Kong, Moderate And Radical Protesters Join Forces To Avoid Past Divisions August 25, 2019In 2014, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was beset by divisions. Now various protest factions are working together. "If either one gets hurt, we feel the other's pain," says a moderate lawmaker.
- Firearms Museum Focuses On Gun Safety, History And Culture August 25, 2019The Cody Firearms Museum in northwest Wyoming just got a makeover. It's moved away from being a monument to guns and toward being an educational space.
- Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor August 25, 2019Historic portraits of revered scientists and doctors can be found all over medical schools and universities — and, as it happens, most feature white men. Some say this sends the wrong message.
- Former Congressman And Talk Radio Host Joe Walsh Announces Trump Primary Challenge August 25, 2019
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- Brexit: Boris Johnson says odds of striking deal 'touch and go' August 25, 2019Boris Johnson previously said the chances of leaving without a deal were "a million to one".
- Donald Trump: UK is losing the 'anchor round its ankle' August 25, 2019Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump talk Brexit over breakfast during the G7 summit.
- G7: Trump praises Johnson as 'right man' to deliver Brexit August 25, 2019Boris Johnson reacts as US President Trump praises the UK PM as the right man to deliver Brexit.
- Mallorca aircraft mid-air collision kills at least five August 25, 2019A helicopter and an ultralight plane collided, with one of the victims aged under 18.
- UK weather: Hottest late August bank holiday weekend on record August 25, 2019Forecasters warn temperatures could get even hotter, after 32.7C is reached in west London.
- Brexit: Boris Johnson says odds of striking deal 'touch and go' August 25, 2019
