
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Many of us make resolutions in January focused around health. But when we think about our health, cervical health doesn’t always make the list, even though it should. January is . . .

Letter to the Editor: Maternal Health Awareness Day 2024
In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day, January 23, Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) is focusing attention on the programs and interventions that are proven to have a positive . . .

Thank you General Federation of Women’s Club – Westside
MFHS would like to thank the General Federation of Women’s Club – Westside. They recently donated pajamas and books and homemade hats that were made by St Therese’s Church in . . .

2023 Rose Allan Tucker Award: Maria Kolcharno, MSW, LSW
The Rose Allan Tucker Award is being presented to Maria Kolcharno, MSW, LSW, of The Wright Center for Community Health. Ms. Kolcharno is Director of Addiction Services and was instrumental . . .

2023 Community Service Award: John Cimini, DMD
With thirty years as dental provider and sole practice proprietor, Dr. Cimini applies evidence-based and outcomes-focused care in promoting oral health for adults and children within our community. He offers . . .

2023 Outstanding Community Partner: Child Hunger Outreach Partners
The mission of Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) is to create an entire generation that doesn’t know hunger through innovative and collaborative outreach partnerships. CHOP began serving 45 middle school . . .

MFHS Announces Annual Community Luncheon and Award Recipients
Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces that its Annual Community Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at noon at The Venue by Culinary Creations in . . .

MFHS Seeking Nominations for Rose Allan Tucker Award
Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking nominations for the Rose Allan Tucker Award, which will be presented at the agency’s Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community . . .

Penn East FCU Donates 21,000 Diapers and Baby Wipes to Families in Need
Maternal and Family Health Services is pleased to announce that a Mother’s Day Diaper Drive organized by Penn East Federal Credit Union collected 21,000 diapers and baby wipes and $600 . . .

Help us Launch Bette’s Closet During NEPA Gives
NEPA Gives is back again this year, and MFHS is proud to once again be part of the largest day of giving in Northeast Pennsylvania. This year, NEPA Gives starts . . .