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flag A vigil for Black midwife Dr. Janell Green Smith highlighted ongoing racial disparities in maternal care and pushed for systemic reforms.

flag A vigil honored Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife and maternal health advocate, highlighting persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal care. flag Her death following childbirth underscores the higher risk of pregnancy-related complications and deaths among Black women. flag Advocates used the event to push for systemic reforms, including equitable access to care, reduced provider bias, and increased funding for Black-led health initiatives. flag Meanwhile, 15 Virginia FQHCs sued the state over alleged Medicaid underpayments, and multiple clinics operated by State of Franklin Healthcare Associates have closed, reflecting broader challenges in rural healthcare access and financial sustainability.

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