Health Equity

Food Justice & Sovereignty.

Rochelle Davidson Mhonde champions change-making data and statistics at the Black Maternal Health Legislative Summit

Associate Professor in the School of Nursing Katherine Scafide appointed to the inaugural American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board Forensic Nursing Consensus Body.

New study finds underrepresented students, particularly women of color, were less likely to receive mental health services during the pandemic. This study is the first to use a national dataset to examine changes in university students’ psychological well-being and their utilization of mental health services.

A new study led by Professor Jeah Jung found that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans do not equally improve the quality of care across all racial and ethnic groups. The study compared gaps in the quality of care received by non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian enrollees versus non-Hispanic White enrollees in MA and traditional Medicare. 

Public hearing held for Montgomery County bill on free menstrual products

One in 10 college students experience period poverty, which can lead to increased depression 

How Often Should People Get COVID Boosters?

Effective January 1, 2023, Virginia eliminates taxes on personal hygiene products, including menstrual products

Nearly $150,000 partnership-building grant to create collaborative research activities that advance health equity in Virginia schools