>>Richmond City Officials Discuss The Latest And Future Of The Health Equity Fund
(Richmond, VA) -- City Officials in Richmond gathering this week to discuss the Health Equity Fund. Katie Gray has the latest.Preview: SCRIPT:
Health Equity Fund was launched back in 2021 to address public health issues with an initial $5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. So far, the Fund has delegated $3.2 million throught its inititives. Those efforts focused on COVID-19, mental health, food accessibility, substance use, and healthcare access. The Virginia Department of Health reports that Officials taking a closer look on new funding, expanding partnerships, along with updates on the ongoing programs.