Please vote YES for
Birth center funding
that will help increase access to
maternity services in rural Virginia
Will add funds to support the start-up and operation of
two pilot project birthing centers, pursuant to Chapter 926, 2005 Acts of
Assembly.
Will support a project coordinator position to assure
sustainable funding for the operation of two pilot project birthing centers in
rural Virginia.
These birthing centers will operate in Emporia and on the
Northern Neck to replace the loss of obstetrical services in these regions.
The institution of birthing centers was a 2004 recommendation of the Governor’s
Rural Obstetric Access Task Force.
Vote YES for
state funding for birthing centers.
Restore maternity services for healthier Moms and babies.
Keep moms in their communities for prenatal and birthing care by providing
accessible care in these underserved rural areas.
Questions or concerns:
submitted by Jessica Jordan 1/10/07
Call Jessica Jordan at 804-677-5442 or Becky Bowers-Lanier at 804-382-0991