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Maternal and Family Health Services Announces Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, as New President and CEO Featured Image
Maternal and Family Health Services Announces Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, as New President and CEO
October 2, 2020

The Board of Directors of Maternal and Family Health Services announces the appointment of Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the non-profit health and human . . .

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A Special Farewell For Bette Cox Saxton
September 15, 2020

As she prepares to leave Maternal and Family Health Services, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you and best wishes to MFHS President & CEO Bette Cox . . .

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Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Available for WIC Participants Featured Image
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Available for WIC Participants
August 7, 2020

Maternal and Family Health Services announced that the agency’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Centers are distributing farmers’ market vouchers to WIC participants. The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) helps . . .

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WIC Nutrition Program Announces Increased Income Guidelines Featured Image
WIC Nutrition Program Announces Increased Income Guidelines
August 7, 2020

Maternal and Family Health Services announced that the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program has increased income guidelines allowing more families to participate in the free nutrition education program.  According to . . .

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Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2020
July 31, 2020

This year, World Breastfeeding Week is focusing on the impact of breastfeeding on the environment and the importance of taking action to protect, promote and support breastfeeding for the health . . .

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Department of Health warns WIC participants about new potential scams Featured Image
Department of Health warns WIC participants about new potential scams
June 2, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning participants of the state’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) about potential scams targeting them. According to the Department . . .

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WIC 2020 Public Meetings Notice
April 15, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Bureau of Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will be hosting their annual public meetings for the public to provide feedback on the program. All . . .

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False Social Media Posts About WIC Formula Featured Image
False Social Media Posts About WIC Formula
March 17, 2020

Recently, posts have been made on social media indicating that if parents cannot find formula for their children, they should call the WIC program for help, even if they are . . .

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MFHS Announces Agency Wide Limited Service Delivery Due To COVID-19 Featured Image
MFHS Announces Agency Wide Limited Service Delivery Due To COVID-19
March 16, 2020

For the safety of our staff and the families we serve, limited services will be available in select locations starting March 17, 2020.  A full archive of our updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak are . . .

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Montgomery County WIC Change in Service Delivery Due to COVID-19 Featured Image
Montgomery County WIC Change in Service Delivery Due to COVID-19
March 15, 2020

MFHS will continue to update our website as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. For the entire archive of our updates on this evolving situation, please visit our dedicated Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) . . .

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