Congressman Tim Holden Honored for Outstanding Public Service
The MFHS 2011 Outstanding Public Service award was presented to Congressman Tim Holden at the 40th Annual Meeting of the MFHS Board of Directors on October 26th. Congressman Holden represents . . .
Dr. Holly Atkinson Offers Inspiration and Motivation at MFHS 40th Annual Meeting
Dr. Holly Atkinson, nationally recognized speaker known for offering practical advice, motivation and inspiration, presented “The 5 Keys to Maximum Health” during the MFHS 40th Annual Meeting held October 26. . . .
Northeast Pennsylvania Cheerleaders – Help Us Raise Funds To Fight Breast Cancer!
Maternal & Family Health Services is proud to announce a special competition to help fight breast cancer this October. MFHS and Avon District 2880 are sponsoring a spirit competition and . . .
What Is The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program?
When it comes to finding healthy, fresh produce, it’s hard to beat your local farmers’ market! With a variety of products to brows and entertainment to enjoy, farmers’ markets are . . .
MFHS Announces Relocation of WIC Nutrition Centers to the EOTC Seventh Avenue Center, Scranton
Maternal and Family Health Services will relocate its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Centers in Scranton to the EOTC Seventh Avenue Center, 431 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton, starting August . . .
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 . . .