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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
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
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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Maternal and Family Health Services President and CEO to Step Down in June Featured Image
Maternal and Family Health Services President and CEO to Step Down in June
February 7, 2020

Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. announced today that Bette Cox Saxton will step down as MFHS President & Chief Executive Officer in June. “I will be leaving to pursue . . .

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Studies Demonstrate Positive Impact of MFHS Programs
January 2, 2020

Two MFHS programs were the subject of recent high profile studies demonstrating positive impacts on maternal and child health. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association . . .

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Letter to the Editor: Study Reaffirms Success of the Nurse-Family Partnership Program  Featured Image
Letter to the Editor: Study Reaffirms Success of the Nurse-Family Partnership Program 
January 1, 2020

The following letter was published in the Citizen’s Voice on January 1, 2020. A report recently published in Pediatrics, a leading peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, released . . .

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Shop and support MFHS!
November 29, 2019

Every year Black Friday shopping starts earlier and earlier, but you can avoid the crowds by shopping and giving online this holiday season! You can shop your favorite stores, all . . .

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