{"id":18136,"date":"2026-04-28T11:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?p=18136"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:57:02","slug":"virginia-department-of-health-launches-first-perinatal-health-hubs-to-support-families-across-the-commonwealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/2026\/04\/28\/virginia-department-of-health-launches-first-perinatal-health-hubs-to-support-families-across-the-commonwealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Department of Health Launches First Perinatal Health Hubs to Support Families Across the Commonwealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IMMEDIATE RELEASE &#8211; <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April 28, 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Media Contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Cheryle.Rodriguez@vdh.virginia.gov\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cheryle.Rodriguez@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Virginia Department of Health Launches First Perinatal Health Hubs to Support Families Across the Commonwealth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Four community-based sites expand support for mothers, babies, and families<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(RICHMOND, Va.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">) \u2014\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced the launch of the first-ever\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, marking a major step forward in strengthening care for Virginia families before, during, and after childbirth. Four organizations have been selected to serve as the program\u2019s inaugural\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vdhlivewell\/perinatal-health-hubs-pilot-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program.<\/span><\/a> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rockbridge Area Health Center, Lexington, VA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Child Development Resources, Inc. Williamsburg, VA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strength in Peers, Inc Harrisonburg, VA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working together, these sites will serve as community anchors for a new, innovative model of maternal and infant care\u2014one designed to better support families during pregnancy and throughout the critical first year of a child\u2019s life.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The perinatal health hubs\u00a0pilot program aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve health outcomes by expanding access to\u00a0coordinated,\u00a0community-driven care. Each hub will customize its services to\u00a0specific\u00a0local needs,\u00a0including an\u00a0implementation plan, with contracts running through June 2027.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Every family in Virginia deserves strong support throughout pregnancy and during that critical first year for mom and baby,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virginia State Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThese Perinatal Health Hubs will help us work with our partners to ensure families get the comprehensive, culturally responsive care they need.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the heart of the hubs is a diverse, collaborative workforce focused on closing gaps in pre- and post-natal care so families will gain increased access to essential services.\u00a0\u00a0The hubs provide vital support to the community, perinatal health providers,\u00a0and hospital systems through their access to a diverse workforce.\u00a0The hubs\u2019\u00a0variety of services\u00a0include\u00a0access to:<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Doulas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Health Workers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer support specialists<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Birth workers\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perinatal specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By connecting providers, hospitals, and community organizations, the hubs are designed to create a seamless network of support\u2014helping families navigate care with greater confidence and continuity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bold initiative reflects strong statewide interest in innovative maternal health solutions. VDH received applications from organizations across Virginia during the competitive process, which ran from October 31 to December 1, 2025. A review committee made up of public and private partners evaluated proposals based on organizational capacity, community engagement, project quality, data planning, and long-term sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than 40 organizations applied, reflecting an exceptional level of interest and a strong, forward-looking vision for communities across the Commonwealth. The quality of submissions was outstanding, highlighting both innovation and a clear understanding of evolving community needs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">While only\u00a0four\u00a0great projects\u00a0were granted due to limited\u00a0resources,\u00a0the\u00a0opportunities outlined by our applicants speak to future needs\u00a0of our communities\u00a0in caring for our families.\u00a0\u00a0Grantees were selected with consideration for regional representation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The pilot program is supported by State General Funds\u00a0allocated\u00a0through\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.lis.virginia.gov\/item\/2025\/1\/HB1600\/Chapter\/1\/277\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chapter 725 of the 2025 Virginia Acts of Assembly.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The General Assembly dedicated $2.5 million dollars over two years to\u00a0establish\u00a0and fund a minimum of three pilot sites across Virginia. Eligible applicants included private non-profit or for-\u00a0profit organizations that deliver direct services to pregnant and postpartum families. Government organizations were not eligible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the program moves forward, VDH and its partners will closely track outcomes, gather data, and\u00a0identify\u00a0best practices\u2014laying the groundwork for potential expansion and long-term improvements in maternal and infant health across Virginia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IMMEDIATE RELEASE &#8211; April 28, 2026 Media Contact:\u00a0\u00a0Cheryle.Rodriguez@vdh.virginia.gov\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Virginia Department of Health Launches First Perinatal Health Hubs to Support Families Across the Commonwealth \u00a0Four community-based sites expand support for mothers, babies, and families\u00a0\u00a0 (RICHMOND, Va.) \u2014\u00a0\u00a0The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced the launch of the first-ever\u00a0Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program, marking a major [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"modified_by":"marianhunter","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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