Posts in 'Policy and Advocacy'

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Part of the Puzzle: Reflecting on the Birth Justice Philly Summit

On October 26, representatives from MCC joined other birth workers, advocates, and legislators from Philadelphia for the inaugural Birth Justice...

January 24, 2024

The Great American Let Down Town Hall

In celebration of #NationalBreastfeedingAwarenessMonth, Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) has partnered with Mural Arts Philadelphia to host a virtual...

August 21, 2022

Acting Senator Meg Snead Visits Maternity Care Coalition

Last week, MCC had the pleasure of hosting the Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary, Meg Snead, to speak about Medicaid postpartum...

Reflecting on the Importance of the Expanded Child Tax Credit

MCC has been working diligently to advocate for the needs of families eligible for the child tax credit by raising awareness and supporting families...

October 1, 2021

Texas vs. United States/Sen. Casey Press Conference

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be without health care? Sandra, a Philadelphian suffering from diabetes, knows exactly what it feels like...

January 1, 2020

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...