Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 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 . . .
Department of Health warns WIC participants about new potential scams
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 . . .
WIC 2020 Public Meetings Notice
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 . . .
False Social Media Posts About WIC Formula
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 . . .
MFHS Announces Agency Wide Limited Service Delivery Due To COVID-19
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 . . .
Montgomery County WIC Change in Service Delivery Due to COVID-19
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) . . .
Maternal and Family Health Services President and CEO to Step Down in June
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 . . .
Studies Demonstrate Positive Impact of MFHS Programs
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 . . .
Letter to the Editor: Study Reaffirms Success of the Nurse-Family Partnership Program
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 . . .
Shop and support MFHS!
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 . . .