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 . . .
Say Hello To The New SafeTeens.org!
Maternal & Family Health Services, along with the PA Department of Health, is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned SafeTeens.org! The new website is designed with teens . . .
Take Your Teens On A Virtual Tour Of A Family Planning Center
Teaching teens about responsible reproductive health is undoubtedly a challenge. Whether you are a parent, educator or a youth leader, you want to show teens why taking charge of their . . .
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 . . .