VDH presents breast and cervical screening data; Every Womans Life serves 6,000–7,000 uninsured women a year Virginia Department of Health staff updated the commission on cancer surveillance, regional disparities in late‑stage breast and cervical diagnoses and the Every Womans Life (EWL) screening program, which depends primarily on CDC funds and sends most federal dollars to local providers.

Virginia's cancer disparities reveal alarming trends in late-stage diagnoses and mortality rates, especially among Black women, highlighting an urgent need for targeted outreach and screening programs.

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EVMS dean tells Commission sleep apnea in pregnancy doubles risk of preeclampsia; panel adds topic to subcommittee Dr. Lewis, dean of Eastern Virginia Medical School, told the Commission on Womens Health that obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy is associated with higher maternal and fetal risks including roughly double the risk of preeclampsia and increased rates of C-section, pulmonary embolism and in-hospital death. Members voted to add sleep apnea inpregn

Dr. Lewis reveals alarming connections between obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy and severe health risks for both mothers and babies, urging immediate action for better screening.

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