n e w s r e l e a s e FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Angie Weiss Humana Corporate Communications (404) 747-7712 e-mail: aweiss3@humana.com Humana announces $500K investment in the Virginia Health Care Foundation to boost behavioral health workforce development and support Expanded programs will increase access to behavioral health services and resources for all […]
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Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards $2 million in Grants to Increase Availability of Behavioral Health, Dental, and Medical Services across the State
Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 2023 – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded 19 Virginia organizations $2 million in grants to increase access to behavioral health, medical and dental services for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians, and help eligible uninsured Virginians obtain state-sponsored health insurance. “All of these grantees are addressing urgent and ongoing […]
Virginia dental clinics awarded $200,000 to address dentist shortages
Virginia dental clinics awarded $200,000 to address dentist shortages BY: MEGHAN MCINTYRE – JUNE 14, 2023 12:01 AM As Virginia grapples with a shortage of dentists willing to accept Medicaid-enrolled and uninsured patients, a $200,000 award for five dental clinics aims to fill gaps in underserved areas across the state. The five clinics include New Horizons Healthcare […]
“Sign Up, Pay Down” Initiative Awards $200,000 to Five Virginia Dental Safety-Net Clinics to Support Dentist Recruitment
For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Oswalt, Executive Director Virginia Health Care Foundation (804) 828-5804 doswalt@vhcf.org “Sign Up, Pay Down” Initiative Awards $200,000 to Five Virginia Dental Safety-Net Clinics to Support Dentist Recruitment Clinics leverage funds to offer student loan repayment and signing bonuses to dentists in exchange for a two-year […]
Virginia eyes soaring college counseling demand as an answer to workforce shortages
Virginia eyes soaring college counseling demand as an answer to workforce shortages BY: SARAH VOGELSONG – JUNE 13, 2023 12:04 AM Christopher Newport University. (CNU) The kids are not all right, and they aren’t afraid to tell you that. On college campuses in Virginia and nationwide, students are increasingly reporting struggles with mental health. Study after study has shown rising cases of […]
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Foundations join to support mental health education in Virginia
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Foundations join to support mental health education in Virginia 17 philanthropic foundations collectively providing funding for training RICHMOND, Va., March 2, 2023— The Virginia Health Care Foundation is collaborating with 17 other philanthropic foundations throughout Virginia to provide funding for expanded […]
Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards $1,482,078 in Grants to Increase Availability of Behavioral Health + Dental Care in the State
Richmond, Virginia, January 19, 2023 – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded 15 Virginia organizations nearly $1,500,000 in grants to expand behavioral health care and medical care services throughout the state. “All of these grantees are addressing urgent and ongoing needs,” said Deborah Oswalt, VHCF’s Executive Director. “With the current mental health crisis […]
Grants to Increase the Mental Health Workforce Pipeline Awarded to Six Virginia Universities
** NEWS RELEASE: Grants to Increase the Mental Health Workforce Pipeline Awarded to Six Virginia Universities ———————————————————— Contact: Laura Osberger (804) 387-5191 lauraosberger@schev.edu November 10, 2022 RICHMOND — Today the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), in consultation with the Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF), awarded Higher Education Mental Health Workforce Pilot grants […]
State Leaders Honor Behavioral Health Professionals for Addressing Critical Needs Amid Mental Health Crisis
Richmond, VA – November 9, 2022 The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) welcomed state leaders to mark its 30 years of service to uninsured and medically underserved Virginians and to honor behavioral health organizations and professionals across the Commonwealth for their expertise, success, and dedication to bring critical services to Virginians amidst a state-wide mental […]
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