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Richmond mother-daughter duo advocate for rest and healing after beating breast cancer
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (540+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A mother and daughter who founded and work at Richmond's independent newspaper, the Richmond Free Press, have both battled breast cancer while learning the importance of stepping away from demanding careers to prioritize healing. Years after losing Raymond,…...
Virginia single mother battling breast cancer asks community for support
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (355+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. " Single mother Cierra Jones, who is battling breast cancer, is turning to a GoFundMe campaign to help cover some of her expenses and to help care for her 9-year-old daughter with autism. "It's hard because I have…...
Breast cancer survivor turns personal battle into mission to help other young mothers
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (566+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " LaDonna Lewis knew breast cancer would likely touch her life someday. With a family history that included her mother, grandfather, and several cousins and aunts who battled the disease, it felt more like a matter of when, not…...
Breast cancer survivor prepares for 11th Making Strides walk
4+ mon, 3+ hour ago (507+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Cammoletta Blount will lace up her walking shoes this month for what has become an annual tradition " her 11th Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. "I'm walking October 18th. It's a passion for me. I have to do this. I…...
Join Team Reba at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in the fight against breast cancer on Oct. 18
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (270+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- We'd love for you to join CBS 6 in the fight against breast cancer at this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Monroe Park in Richmond. The one-mile walk begins at 9 a.m. and CBS 6 morning…...
Gov. Youngkin signs law requiring maternal safety protocols at hospitals
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (298+ words) PETERSBURG, Va. " Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed legislation requiring all hospitals and licensed birthing centers to adopt standardized protocols for identifying obstetric emergencies. The new law mandates "safety bundles" to protect mothers and babies during birth in both inpatient and…...
2 Virginia women beat breast cancer. Now they're raising funds to support other patients.
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (515+ words) Two central Virginia mothers are sharing their breast cancer journeys and the nonprofits they've created to help others facing similar battles. RICHMOND, Va. " This Mother's Day, two central Virginia mothers are sharing their breast cancer journeys and the nonprofits they've…...
Virginia Reproductive and Maternal Equity Summit addresses needs of maternal health in communities of color
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) The summit aims to unite doctors, lawmakers and community leaders in a shared mission: to confront and reshape the landscape of maternal health for everyone....
New health certifications at Virginia Union University aim to address Black maternal mortality
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Union University is adding a new series of health certifications for students, including its second doula certification, to reduce the disparity between Black and white women in surviving childbirth. In Virginia, Black women are twice as likely…...