Posts in 'Health'

Vaccine on table

Vaccines are one of the best ways to keep your child safe and healthy. On-time vaccinations provide critical protection for your child and are...

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The Importance of Home Visiting

At MCC, we know that a new child doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Partnering with MCC home visitors, who we call Advocates, can help. Evidence...

What is the Family Care Act?

The PA Family Care Act is a proposed law in Pennsylvania that would provide paid family and medical leave for workers. This means that employees could...

Maternity Care Coalition Awarded Grant, Expands Community Reproductive Health Services In Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA — Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades...

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Our Impact in 2023

As the Research and Evaluation team, we view ourselves as a bridge to bring the community voice into research. By working closely with program staff...

November 29, 2023

Safe Sleep Guidelines More than 3500 infants die each year in the United States from sleep-related deaths. These deaths include sudden unexpected...

Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh Visits MCC

Recently, MCC had the pleasure of educating Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the work that our Programs staff does on a daily basis. Our...

For so many, the early days and years of being a parent do not come easily. This season of life can be fraught with challenges that lead parents to...

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...