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#54 Doctor & Delegate: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on Policy

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Dr. Mark Downey, Delegate, 69th District

Dr. Mark Downey, Delegate, 69th District

All doctors have an impact on their patients. How many doctors have an impact on every patient in their state? Delegate Mark Downey is the only physician in the Virginia House of Delegates. A practicing pediatrician, Del. Downey joins CommonHealth to discuss why he ran for office and the value of his unique perspective on legislative issues. Hear more from behind the scenes of Virginia’s legislature on addressing the challenges families face in accessing affordable healthcare and the importance of evidence-based decision-making in shaping policies that benefit the community – all in the latest episode of CommonHealth!

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Posted On July 13, 2026

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Posted In Access to Care

Tagged healthcare policy House of Delegates pediatrician

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