🍋🟩Virginia Union University Becomes First HBCU in Virginia to Launch Doula Certification Program
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Posted By: Legasaurus Sister on January 29, 2026 🍋🟩Virginia Union University (VUU) proudly announces the launch of Virginia’s first Doula Certification Program at an HBCU, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health. In partnership with Birth In Color and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), this six-month certification program will provide specialized training to increase the number of certified doulas who can offer non-biased, culturally competent care to expectant families across the Commonwealth. This initiative comes as part of VUU’s Health Equity Initiative, which is focused on expanding Allied Health certifications, beginning with Phlebotomy and CPR training. These programs mark the university’s commitment to broadening its healthcare offerings and addressing critical gaps in health services. Addressing a Maternal Health Crisis According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), African American women die during childbirth at three times the rate of white women nationwide. In Virginia, Black women experience maternal mortality at twice the rate of their white counterparts. Additionally, infants born to Black women are up to three times more likely to die than infants of other races in the state. The root causes of these alarming statistics include: ● Racial bias in healthcare Do tell🍋🟩 https://www.vuu.edu/news/virginia-union-un... Say where is that image https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_f... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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