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GLP-1 may improve survival, reduce recurrence of breast cancer, study finds
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Virginia launches 'Beyond the Blues' maternal mental health campaign
1+ week, 5+ day ago (419+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Virginia Department of Health has launched a statewide campaign aimed at raising awareness about maternal mental health and connecting women with resources in their communities. The "Beyond the Blues" campaign launched at the Richmond Main Library Tuesday....
Richmond art installation honors motherhood, highlights Black maternal mortality crisis
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (12+ words) WTVR. com...
Ashland mom Sam Edall survives breast cancer and heart failure after childbirth
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (539+ words) ASHLAND, Va. " Sam Edall is surrounded by her family, nature, and lots of animals on her 14-acre farm in Ashland. But the life she enjoys today came after years of serious medical crises that began in 2023, when she was expecting…...
Virginia Reproductive and Maternal Health Summit sparks statewide conversation on infertility, disparities
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Patients, doctors, advocates and community leaders gathered this week for the Virginia Reproductive and Maternal Health Summit, which brought together medical experts, advocates, and families across the Commonwealth. The hybrid event, organized by the Cade Foundation, connected participants…...
Virginia Reproductive and Maternal Health Summit focuses on education, advocacy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (11+ words) WTVR. com...
New Virginia law eliminates out-of-pocket costs for additional breast cancer tests
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (14+ words) WTVR. com...
Richmond mother-daughter duo advocate for rest and healing after beating breast cancer
4+ mon, 2+ day 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
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. " Single mother Cierra Jones, who is battling breast cancer, is turning to a Go Fund Me campaign to help cover some of her expenses and to help care for her 9-year-old daughter with autism. "It's hard because…...
Breast cancer survivor turns personal battle into mission to help other young mothers
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (566+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " La Donna 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,…...