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Dear Friend,
I want to extend my deepest
gratitude for your incredible support and participation in the
Black Maternal Health Legislative Summit held this
past Thursday and Friday in Richmond, VA. Hosted by Virginia
Speaker of the House Delegate Don Scott and Virginia
Senate President Pro Tempore Senator L. Louise Lucas, this
summit was a remarkable gathering of over 50
state legislators from 12 states, along
with key figures from across the country.
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We were honored to be joined by
US Representatives Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, and
Abigail Spanberger, as well as Virginia Governor
Glenn Youngkin and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. Additionally,
over 100 community, business, and health stakeholders
came together to engage in meaningful discussions and create a path
forward to improve Black maternal health outcomes.
Our deepest thanks also go to our
partners and supporters, including Mom Congress, the
Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association,
Anthem, Philips, Fund II
Foundation, the Virginia Nurses Association,
Sentara,
FedEX, HCA, the Medical
Society of Virginia, State Innovation
Exchange, and March of Dimes. Your
commitment and contributions made this event possible and
impactful.
For those who were unable to attend
or wish to revisit the conversations, we have video recordings of all
sessions as well as photos from the event. We will be sharing these
resources with you shortly.
As we move forward, here are the
next steps:
- Review
the legislative priorities discussed and begin drafting
state-specific action plans.
- Engage
with local communities and stakeholders to continue the momentum
from the summit.
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Collaborate
with our partners to push for the introduction of Black Maternal
Health legislation in the upcoming sessions.
Thank you again for your dedication
to improving Black maternal health. Your leadership and partnership
are essential as we continue this critical work.
Black Maternal Health
Virginia Legislative Summit Media Clips
Virginia Mercury: ‘Momnibus bill’ plans announced at Virginia’s
Black Maternal Health Summit
CBS 6: Black maternal health summit addresses racial
discrepancies in health care: 'It's a moral imperative'
ABC 8/ WAVY 10/DC News Now: Virginia host state lawmakers from
across U.S. for summit on Black maternal health
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia Legislators plan comprehensive maternal
health bill
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