MFHS Announces Relocation of WIC Nutrition Centers to the EOTC Seventh Avenue Center, Scranton
Maternal and Family Health Services will relocate its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Centers in Scranton to the EOTC Seventh Avenue Center, 431 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton, starting August . . .
There’s More To WIC Than Meets The Eye!
Many people probably think of the food vouchers when they first think of WIC. It’s always wonderful to see families enroll in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program and . . .
Is Family Planning Preventative Care?
Family Planning is considered one of the top ten greatest health achievements in the 20th century by the CDC. The services received through Family Planning help prevent sexually transmitted infections, . . .
The new Food Pyramid is… a plate?
By now you’ve probably had a chance to take a look at the new food ‘pyramid’. First Lady Michelle Obama recently unveiled the new look for the food pyramid, which . . .
Kicking Off Our 40th Anniversary
2011 is a very special year for Maternal & Family Health Services. This is the year our agency celebrates its 40th anniversary. As we celebrate our founding in June of . . .
Welcoming Our New Board Leadership And Members
Maternal and Family Health Services held its 39th annual meeting of the board of directors in October. At the meeting, several members took on leadership roles, and we also had . . .
Northwest Area Cheerleaders Take A Stand Against Cancer!
Last fall, our friends in the Northwest Area School District joined forces with MFHS to help raise money to fight breast cancer. The cheer leading squad from Northwest did an . . .
12 Healthy Tips For The 12 Days Of Christmas – 4
On the tenth day of Christmas, my dietitian said to me… Don’t eat the skin on the Turkey. American holiday dinners almost always involve some form of meat. Two of . . .
12 Healthy Tips For The 12 Days Of Christmas – 3
On the seventh day of Christmas, my dietitian said to me… Don’t forget about the veggies! Before you eat dinner, scan the appetizers for a vegetable tray. It is also . . .
12 Healthy Tips For The 12 Days Of Christmas – 2
Today is part two of four of our series of posts on how to stay healthy during the holidays. If you missed part one, you can get caught up here. . . .