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Code of Virginia
Title 32.1. Health
Chapter 2. Disease Prevention and Control
7/6/2025

§ 32.1-73.29. Public awareness campaign; Department authorized to seek funding. (2025 updated section)

A. The Department shall create and distribute educational materials on perinatal and postpartum depression. Such materials shall include:

1. Fact sheets on symptoms, causes, and available treatment options;

2. Contact information for local, state, and national resources, including crisis hotlines, counseling services, and support groups;

3. Guidance for health care providers on screening, diagnosing, and managing perinatal and postpartum depression; and

4. Information on the impact of untreated perinatal and postpartum depression on maternal and infant health outcomes.

B. The Department shall distribute materials prepared pursuant to subsection A to:

1. Health care providers, including obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and primary care physicians;

2. Hospitals, birthing centers, and clinics;

3. Community organizations, including faith-based groups and nonprofit organizations; and

4. Public health offices and other relevant government agencies.

2025, c. 700.