Donor Spotlight: This is the Way You Brush Your Teeth
In October, a senior in high school took it upon himself to help families practice dental hygiene.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: A SWEET SUMMER TREAT
Bearing yellow pom-poms and big smiles, Giorgia (8), Rachel (8), Allison (6), and Carla (4) sold lemonade to neighbors and passersby to help them batt
Celebrating Father’s Day with Maternity Care Coalition
Despite our name, Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) has a long history of empowering fathers and father-figures as caretakers, advocates, and teachers for the children in their lives
Little Piece of My Art Gallery
Welcome to Maternity Care Coalition's A Little Piece of My Art Gallery, a place for families to share their Little Artists' masterpieces as a way to spread love and joy during this time.
Impact of Hahnemann University Hospital Closing
On Thursday July 11th, nurses, doctors, legislators, and community members gathered in front of Hahnemann University Hospital to demand that the hospi
First of Many Steps to End Shackling of Incarcerated Women
The First Step Act was passed in late December 2018. Dr. Mogul, Maternity Care Coalition’s Senior Director of Research and an advocate for incarcerated women having supported MCC’s MOMobile at Riverside Correctional Facility program since its founding in 2006, writes about the impact of this law, and gives a glimpse of what incarcerated pregnant women face during pregnancy and childbirth.
HFA Winter Festival 2018
MCC Health Families America Advocate, Angie Bellon reflects on the recent Winter Festival 2018 Celebration that was held for clients at our North Penn, Pennsylvania site.
What’s SUID and Why You Should Care
Learn more about one of the leading causes of death for infants ages 1-12 months from MCC's Cribs for Kids Program Manager, Shauntay Murray.
SNAP Out of It!
As lawmakers put the final touches on the new Farm Bill, many are quick to forget the critical piece it plays for the lives of millions. It’s time for them to SNAP out of it!
Pregnant and Parenting from Jail: Part 2
Part 2 of this series, centered around MOMobile at Riverside, focuses on breastfeeding and how incarceration impacts a mother's ability to do so.