
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. . . .

12 Healthy Tips For The 12 Days Of Christmas
Here at Maternal & Family Health Services, we are lucky to continually have some of the best and brightest students from our local universities come in to do internships with . . .

Know Your STDS: Genital Warts (HPV)
Many people have heard about genital warts, but not nearly as many know what causes them, even though they the most common sexually transmitted infection today. Getting informed about genital . . .

What Is The Healthy Beginnings Plus Program?
One of the most innovate and vital programs for pregnant women at Maternal & Family Health Services is our Healthy Beginnings Plus program. Located at our own Circle of Care . . .

Using Teachable Moments To Talk With Teens About Sex
Do you remember how your parents talked with you about sex when you were growing up? Did they have “The Talk” with you once and try to answer all your . . .

Is Birth Control Preventative Care?
As we move into 2011 and more pieces of this year’s health care reform bill start to take effect, an important discussion is happening. This month, discussions on preventative care . . .

Decoding Food Labels For Smart Shopping
When you’re browsing the isles of the grocery store, you’re constantly being bombarded with messages. How do you know what the labels on the food you buy really mean? Some . . .