Posts in 'Health'

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MOMobile® Health and Parenting Education Groups: Family Mental Health and Wellness
Maternity Care Coalition’s Healthy Start program offers community parenting groups for those who are planning to become pregnant, are currently...
Reproductive justice for all
News
Reproductive Justice for All
What is Reproductive Justice? Why is it important? The term ‘Reproductive Justice’ can invoke many emotions. Some may feel empowered or liberated...
September 11, 2024
Celebrating Mothers Brunch 2025
Our annual Celebrating Mothers Brunch will be held on May 10, 2025! Join us for our annual Celebrating Mothers Brunch, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at...
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Vaccines 101
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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Updates
The Importance of Evidence-based 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...
June 18, 2024
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...
Press Releases
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...
March 22, 2024
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Updates
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
Safe Sleep Guidelines More than 3500 infants die each year in the United States from sleep-related deaths. These deaths include sudden unexpected...
Updates
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...
July 1, 2022