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Deborah Oswalt column: Conquering the Consequences of COVID-19

Health Care Perspectives Deborah Oswalt column: Conquering the Consequences of COVID-19 By Deborah Oswalt   Jan 17, 2021 By Deborah Oswalt Although Virginia ranks near the top of a variety of national indicators, it ranks poorly (37th) in access to mental health services. This was a documented concern long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Community health needs […]

VHCF Outreach Workers Help Economic Casualties of Covid-19 Obtain Medicaid Health Insurance

Outreach Workers available to help those economically impacted by COVID-19. [Richmond, Virginia, January 12, 2021] – The COVID-19 pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of Virginians without jobs and health insurance coverage. Project Connect, a special new partnership between the Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF), the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC), the Virginia Department of […]

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Health Care

Grants support health safety net organizations throughout Virginia. [Richmond, Virginia, January 12, 2021] – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded grants totaling over $1.2 million to 11 health safety net organizations throughout Virginia to increase access to medical, dental, and behavioral health care for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians in the midst of […]

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards Over $1.8 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Health Care

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards Over $1.8 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Health Care [Richmond, VA] – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded grants totaling over $1.8 million to 16 organizations throughout Virginia to increase access to medical, dental, behavioral health, and medication assistance services for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. […]

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Health Care

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Health Care [Richmond, VA] – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded grants totaling over $2.7 million to 53 organizations throughout Virginia to increase access to medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. Grantees […]

New Initiative Increases Access to Behavioral Health Services

New Initiative Increases Access to Behavioral Health Services Virginia Health Care Foundation initiative is making behavioral health care more accessible to underserved and uninsured Virginians. [Richmond, Virginia] – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded over $835,000 in grants to four community health centers to expand the behavioral health services available to their patients. […]

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards Over $2.1 Million to Increase Access to Health Care

Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards Over $2.1 Million to Increase Access to Health Care [Richmond, VA, June 29, 2019] – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded grants totaling over $2.1 million to 18 organizations throughout Virginia. Some will help those newly eligible for Medicaid and FAMIS health insurance apply. Others will increase medical, […]

The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded the following grants totaling over $1.7 million to 16 health safety net organizations throughout Virginia.

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) has awarded the following grants totaling over $1.7 million to 16 health safety net organizations throughout Virginia to increase access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. Grantees and projects awarded follow: Primary Medical Care The Ledwith-Lewis Free Clinic (LLFC) […]

Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health Donate $5.5M for Medicaid Expansion, Community Health Clinics and Food Bank Across Virginia

For additional details, click here to read the Press Release Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health donated $5.5 million to four nonprofit organizations supporting community health clinics and food banks across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The grants will support needs stemming from Medicaid expansion and address social determinants affecting the health and well-being of low-income Virginians, including access […]

Virginia Health Care Foundation Receives $250,000 Donation from Optima Health to Help Promote New Medicaid Coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2018   VIRGINIA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $250,000 DONATION FROM OPTIMA HEALTH TO HELP PROMOTE NEW MEDICAID COVERAGE RICHMOND, Va. (December 4, 2018)—The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) announced today that it has received a $250,000 donation from Optima Health to support activities to promote the state’s new eligibility criteria […]