Breaking Down Barriers, Building Connections: Highlights from VNPC’s 6th Annual Day of Learning

On April 24, 2025, nearly 100 dedicated attendees, speakers, and vendors from across Virginia gathered in Richmond for the 6th Annual Day of Learning, hosted by the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC). This event was [...]

April 26, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Black Maternal Health Week 2025: Healing Legacies Through Collaborative Action in Virginia

Did you know April 11th marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) 2025? BMHW serves to elevate the voices and experiences of Black pregnant and parenting women, families, and communities. The 2025 theme, [...]

April 11, 2025|Categories: Community Care, Maternal Care|

Virginia Celebrates Maternal Health Awareness Day with a Special Proclamation 

Richmond, VA - On January 23, 2025, maternal health professionals, advocates, and community members came together for the Maternal Health Awareness Day Welcome Breakfast in Richmond, Virginia. Hosted at the Patrick Henry Building, this event [...]

January 24, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Pregnant and postpartum women in Virginia are eligible for health coverage under Virginia’s Medicaid Program, CardinalCare

Access to comprehensive healthcare is crucial for expectant and new mothers, and Virginia’s Cardinal Care program ensures eligible Virginia residents receive coverage throughout pregnancy and for 12 months postpartum.  This extended coverage applies to pregnant [...]

January 9, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveils new initiatives to improve maternal health outcomes  

RICHMOND, VA - On December 17th, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced several new initiatives aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, with a focus on enhancing care for mothers and infants. A key part of these efforts [...]

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