We’re in survival mode right now,” says one Black voter of the uncertain future facing vulnerable communities in the commonwealth.

Mothers described navigating long waits, limited providers and a system stretched thin as youth mental health needs rise.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — State and federal leaders are gathering on Monday in Portsmouth to mark the signing of the Virginia Momnibus, a landmark legislative package comprising 12 new laws and nearly $7 million in funding to improve maternal health care and ...

What you need to know about how Virginia got here, where it’s going next and how the state’s most vulnerable populations are affected.

Jena Crisler is the democratic candidate running for the House of Delegates to represent Virginia’s 35th District, which includes parts of Augusta, Rockingham, Bath and Highland Counties. Her opponent is Republican incumbent candidate Chris Runion.

With two new laws enacted by the General Assembly and a strong executive order from the governor, Virginia seems, however belatedly, on track to strengthen state oversight of the nursing homes where thousands of Virginians spend their last day — or years.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Health officials are urging parents to take extra precautions around water this summer after the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced an increase in child drownings in swimming pools. Since Memorial Day, six children under ...