Certified nurse midwives help meet patients where they are, improving access to care and lowering maternal mortality and morbidity rates. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6 percent growth in employment of certified nurse midwives over the next decade. Carilion has now expanded to eight midwives on staff.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. 10 News received viewer questions about doctors' recommendations on how frequently women should get a pap smear.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Women's marches demanding the protection of abortion rights drew thousands of people to the streets across the country on Sunday.