MFHS To Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event Breast Cancer Screenings: What You Need to Know Join Maternal and Family Health Services for a conversation on Breast Cancer Screening and Women’s Health, with MFHS provider Kimberly Shaffer, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC. Breast Cancer Awareness giveaways and light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the community! Click here to find more information.
Maternal & Family Health Services To Host Annual Luncheon Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS) is pleased to announce that its 2025 Annual Community Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Banks Waterfront, located at 304 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston, Pennsylvania. This signature event brings together community leaders, health care providers, partners, and supporters in Northeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate shared achievements, highlight the work of MFHS, recognize outstanding contributions and raise vital support for ongoing programs. At this year’s luncheon, MFHS will present: The 2025 Outstanding Public Service Award to the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, in recognition of exemplary advocacy and impact in women’s health across the Commonwealth. The 2025 Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Indigo Spoon Foundation, acknowledging their dedication and collaboration in improving community well-being. “We are excited to gather with friends, supporters, and partners who share our vision for equitable, accessible health care for women and families,” said MFHS President and CEO Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards. “This luncheon is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance to reflect on our progress, salute those who drive change, and launch into the year ahead with renewed energy.” For more information, click here.
WIC Nutrition Program Announces Increased Income Guidelines Maternal and Family Health Services announced that the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program has increased income guidelines allowing more families to participate in the free nutrition education program. According to the new income guidelines for WIC, beginning on July 1, 2025, a family of four could earn $59,478 annually and qualify for WIC. For a family of three, the income limit is $49,303 to qualify, and a family of two can earn up to $39,128 and qualify for nutrition assistance. A complete list of income guidelines is below. WIC provides participants with supplemental healthy foods, which contain vital nutrients essential for healthy development during critical growth periods, such as pregnancy, infancy and early childhood. The WIC Nutrition Program is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provides nutrition education and access to healthy foods for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under the age of 5. To qualify, participants must meet the income guidelines, have a nutritional or medical need, and live in Pennsylvania. WIC is the nation’s premier public health and nutrition education program with an overall goal to influence lifetime nutrition through positive health behaviors. In addition to the eWIC card which can be used to purchase nutritious foods, WIC participants receive nutrition education, breastfeeding support, immunization record checks, iron deficiency screening, farmers’ market vouchers and referrals for other health and social services. For more information or to apply for WIC, visit www.mfhs.org, or call (570) 273-1288.
Maternal & Family Health Services Announces 2025 Annual Community Luncheon Click here to find additional information and details
Maternal & Family Health Services Held Inaugural Education Seminar On June 12, more than 100 healthcare professionals, advocates, and community leaders from across northeastern and central Pennsylvania gathered at the Hilton Scranton for the first-ever Regional Maternal Health Coalition Educational Seminar, hosted by Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) in partnership with The Institute. The seminar marked the official launch of the Regional Maternal Health Coalition (RMHC), a multi-county initiative designed to address maternal health disparities and improve maternal health outcomes through local collaboration. The event brought together 110 registrants representing at least 14 counties and a wide array of organizations, including healthcare providers, public health agencies, academic institutions, nonprofits, and community advocates. The seminar focused on the Coalition’s five priority areas, aligned with the Pennsylvania Maternal Health Strategic Plan, and served as the first step in building a unified regional response to pressing maternal health challenges. Notable speakers and attendees included: Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards, President & CEO, MFHS Jill Avery-Stoss, President, The Institute Sara Goulet, Special Advisor to the PA Secretary of Human Services Dr. Aasta Mehta, Director, Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health, Philadelphia Department of Public Health Dr. Marc Rabin, MFHS and Physicians Health Alliance Dr. Amanda Flicker, Lehigh Valley Health Network Dr. Imanni Sheppard, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Claudia Streets Cramer, Maternal Health Advocate Representative Bridget Kosierowski, PA 114th District Attendees had the opportunity to hear expert presentations, share ideas, and contribute to the development of strategies that will drive local action and advocacy moving forward. Resources from the event, including speaker presentations, are available at mfhs.org/rmhc.
