Maternal & Family Health Services - PRWeb Press Release Grouphttp://www.prweb.comMaternal & Family Health Services Press Releases and recent news. Press Releases - Powered by PRWebenMaternal & Family Health Services Press Releaseshttp://us.vocuspr.com/ViewAttachment.aspx?EID=SgiU6GgWLTKU5nt8sBFAtu%2fQkkDxewj7kp6zWyp6S7k%3dhttp://www.prweb.com/rss2g/456208.xmlxml@emediawire.comxml@emediawire.comTue, 30 Apr 2013 12:01:45 GMT30SafeTeens.org Announces Quarterly Educator and Parent Online Publicationhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/QuarterlyNewsletter/prweb10671796.htmTue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces the launch of a new quarterly online publication for educators, advocates and parents of teens via the SafeTeens.org website. This quarterly newsletter will keep educators up to date on the latest health news and resources for use in the classroom, as well as tips for parents on how to adapt health lessons for discussion at home.

(PRWeb April 30, 2013)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/QuarterlyNewsletter/prweb10671796.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces 20th Annual Golf Tournamenthttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/2013GolfTournament/prweb10642777.htmThu, 18 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces that its 20th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Irem Country Club in Dallas, Pennsylvania. This annual golf tournament is an opportunity for golfers throughout Northeast Pennsylvania to make a difference in the lives of women, children and families in Northeast Pennsylvania.

(PRWeb April 18, 2013)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/2013GolfTournament/prweb10642777.htmSafeTeens.org Announces “My Way To Be Teen!” Video Challengehttp://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/MyWayToBeTeen/prweb10584071.htmFri, 29 Mar 2013 21:45:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces the launch of the “My Way To Be Teen!” monthly video challenge for teens at SafeTeens.org. The “My Way To Be Teen!” video contest will feature a different topic each month, with winners chosen monthly.

(PRWeb March 29, 2013)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/MyWayToBeTeen/prweb10584071.htmMaternal And Family Health Services WIC Program Celebrates National Nutrition Monthhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/NationalNutritionMonth/prweb10551670.htmThu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT During National Nutrition Month, MFHS is raising awareness about the public health value of the WIC Program, the compelling evidence of its success in ensuring healthy outcomes, and the strong public support for the program. Maternal and Family Health Services administers the WIC Nutrition Program in Northeast Pennsylvania, serving more than 57,000 people each month at WIC Nutrition Centers in 16 counties.

(PRWeb March 21, 2013)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/NationalNutritionMonth/prweb10551670.htmScranton Comes Together To Stop AIDShttp://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/StopThinkAct/prweb10445702.htmWed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:30 GMT Three Scranton-area organizations are joining with the Office on Women’s Health, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to take action against HIV/AIDS. On March 7, 2013, Maternal and Family Health Services, United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA and The Wright Center for Primary Care will hold Stop, Think, Act: An All-Ages AIDS Empowerment Workshop at UNC’s Progressive Center in Scranton, PA.

(PRWeb February 20, 2013)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/StopThinkAct/prweb10445702.htmCervical Health Awareness Month 2013: Maternal & Family Health Services Focuses on Access to Reproductive Healthcare to Reduce Cervical Cancerhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10338726.htmWed, 23 Jan 2013 21:15:49 GMT This Cervical Cancer Awareness month, Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. points out that cervical cancer disproportionately impacts poor women, despite the availability of life-saving treatments. Throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, MFHS provides life-saving screenings for low-income women and encourages all women to schedule regular cervical cancer screenings.

(PRWeb January 23, 2013)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10338726.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces Annual Meeting Award Recipientshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS2012AnnualMeeting/AwardRecipients/prweb10029846.htmFri, 19 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces the recipients of three awards that will be presented at its 41st Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. The Community Luncheon will feature the presentation of the Outstanding Public Servant Award, Outstanding Community Partner Award, and the Rose Allan Tucker Award.

(PRWeb October 19, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS2012AnnualMeeting/AwardRecipients/prweb10029846.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces Annual Meeting Diversity Panel Speakershttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS2012AnnualMeeting/DiversityPanel/prweb10026847.htmThu, 18 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces the panel of speakers at its 41st Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon. The Luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre and will feature a special forum on building and nurturing an inclusive community by embracing diversity and cultural competency. Speakers include Jessica González-Rojas, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health; Jennifer Joyce, MD., Education Director of Family Medicine at The Commonwealth Medical College; James Calderone, Ed.D., ACSW, LSW of Misericordia University; and Arthur Breese, M.A., M.S, Associate Director of the Northeast Pennsylvania Diversity Education Consortium and Director of Diversity for Geisinger Health Care System .

(PRWeb October 18, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS2012AnnualMeeting/DiversityPanel/prweb10026847.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces 41st Annual Meeting Community Luncheonhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/annualmeetingluncheon/prweb9946211.htmFri, 28 Sep 2012 18:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces that its 41st Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. The Community Luncheon will feature a special forum on building and nurturing an inclusive community by embracing diversity and cultural competency, as well as the presentation of several awards, including the Rose Allan Tucker Award.

(PRWeb September 28, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/annualmeetingluncheon/prweb9946211.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Presents Poster Session at the National Reproductive Health Conferencehttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/kioskpresentation/prweb9946110.htmThu, 27 Sep 2012 19:00:00 GMT Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) recently presented a poster session about their health education and referral kiosk at the National Reproductive Health Conference in New Orleans from August 5-7th, 2012. The kiosk, developed by St. Andrews Development, Inc., is an innovative tool that provides health education for MFHS program participants and a referral system to help guide participants to other available services. The National Reproductive Health Conference is a new conference that combines the Title X National Clinical Conference & the National Conference for Male Family Planning. MFHS staff members were on hand for the poster session to answer questions and discuss the kiosk throughout the conference.

(PRWeb September 27, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/kioskpresentation/prweb9946110.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Seeking Nominations for Rose Allan Tucker Awardhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/RoseTucker2012/prweb9823398.htmThu, 23 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking nominations for the Rose Allan Tucker Award, which will be presented at the agency’s 41st Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors in October. Since 1996, MFHS has celebrated her legacy by presenting the Rose Tucker Award to a person who demonstrates a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for women, children and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

(PRWeb August 23, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/RoseTucker2012/prweb9823398.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces WIC Nutrition Program Expands Income Guidelineshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/WIC2012/prweb9825944.htmWed, 22 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMT Maternal and Family Health Services announces that the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program has expanded income guidelines allowing more families to participate in the free nutrition education program. WIC is the nation’s premier public health and nutrition education program with an overall goal to influence lifetime nutrition through positive health behaviors. Maternal and Family Health Services offers the WIC Nutrition Program in 16 counties of Northeast PA, serving over 55,000 women, infants and children each month.

(PRWeb August 22, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/WIC2012/prweb9825944.htmSafeTeens.org Announces Launch of the “Man Cave” for Teenshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/ManCave/prweb9651902.htmTue, 03 Jul 2012 15:30:00 GMT SafeTeens.org announces the launch of the new “Man Cave” section of the SafeTeens website, which is focused on teen male health and sexuality. The new addition to the site is designed to address the specific needs of male teens across the state of Pennsylvania, including understanding and practicing safe sex, hormonal contraception and binge drinking. The website is also a direct link for Pennsylvania teens who are seeking confidential access to a family planning health center.

(PRWeb July 03, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/SafeTeens/ManCave/prweb9651902.htmMaternal & Family Health Services to Present Kiosk Poster Session at the 2012 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Mediahttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/kiosk/prweb9557134.htmThu, 31 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. has been selected to present a poster session titled "Innovative Technologies - Maternal and Family Health Services Kiosk" during the National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media to be held in Atlanta, GA. The poster will feature the health education & referral kiosk system that MFHS launched throughout its service area in early 2012.

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/kiosk/prweb9557134.htmMaternal and Family Health Services Expands Hours of Operation at Circle of Care, Hawleyhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/Hawley/prweb9552547.htmTue, 29 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT The Maternal and Family Health Services Circle of Care, Hawley, has recently expanded hours of operation to serve women, children and families in Wayne and Pike Counties. The MFHS Circle of Care opened last year at the new location in Hawley to provide a convenient location for individuals and families seeking access to the variety of preventative health programs available in a one-stop-shop setting.

(PRWeb May 29, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/Hawley/prweb9552547.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces 19th Annual Golf Tournamenthttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/19thGolfTournament/prweb9421198.htmThu, 26 Apr 2012 15:50:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces that its 19th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Irem Country Club in Dallas, Pennsylvania. This annual golf tournament is an opportunity for golfers throughout Northeast Pennsylvania to make a difference in the lives of women, children and families in Northeast Pennsylvania. Registration information is available on the agency’s website. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals and organizations who are interested in supporting MFHS in their mission.

(PRWeb April 26, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/19thGolfTournament/prweb9421198.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Encourages STD Testing During STD Awareness Monthhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/STDmonth/prweb9341128.htmFri, 30 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT Approximately 19 million new sexually transmitted infections occur every year in the United States – and almost half of these are among young people aged 15 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During STD Awareness Month this April, Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) encourages all sexually active women and men to get tested annually, learn about the risks and practice safer sex to reduce the risk of transmission of STDs.

(PRWeb March 30, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/STDmonth/prweb9341128.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces Sale of Safeteens Virtual Visit CD Toolkithttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9235119.htmWed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. announces the sale of its Safeteens Virtual Visit CD Toolkit on the MFHS website for health professionals, social service providers, health educators and parents. The Virtual Visit CD Toolkit allows teens to take a ‘virtual walkthrough’ with two teens on their first visit to a family planning health center. The Virtual Visit provides students with a resource that educates them, but also makes them feel comfortable enough to want to learn more. The kit also provides a variety of online resources for more information on teens and good sexual health.

(PRWeb February 29, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9235119.htmCervical Health Awareness Month 2012: Maternal & Family Health Services Focuses on Access to Reproductive Healthcare to Reduce Cervical Cancerhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/cervical_cancer/prweb9129750.htmTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT During Cervical Cancer Awareness month, Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. calls for increased awareness and access to cervical cancer screenings for low-income women. Across the globe, cervical cancer disproportionately impacts poor women, despite the availability of life saving treatments. MFHS provides life-saving screenings for low-income women throughout Northeast Pennsylvania and encourages women to schedule regular cervical cancer screenings screenings.

(PRWeb January 24, 2012)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/cervical_cancer/prweb9129750.htmMaternal and Family Health Services Announces Launch of Health Education and Referral Kioskhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9070097.htmFri, 30 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMT Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. announces the launch of a new health education and referral kiosk system at health centers throughout their 16 county service area in Pennsylvania. The new kiosk is an innovative tool that provides health education for MFHS program participants and a referral system to help guide participants to other available services. These bilingual self-service touch-screen kiosks feature easy to understand information, interactive quizzes, surveys and videos, creating a new way to reach health consumers with critical information.

(PRWeb December 30, 2011)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9070097.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces Award Recipients At 40th Annual Meeting Community Luncheonhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/annualmeetingawards/prweb8996188.htmTue, 29 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services announces the recipients of several awards from their 40th Annual Meeting Community Luncheon on October 26th, 2011. Congressman Tim Holden received the Outstanding Public Servant Award, Donna Decker of Wayne Memorial Hospital received the Outstanding Community Partner Award, and Ron and Suzanne Hillard of The Hope Center were given the Rose Allan Tucker Award. MFHS thanks all of this year's recipients for their dedication to the health of the women, children and families of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

(PRWeb November 29, 2011)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/annualmeetingawards/prweb8996188.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration Galahttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/40thAnniversaryGala/prweb8918977.htmSat, 29 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc announces its 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be taking place on Saturday, November 5th, 2011 at the Westmoreland Club, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The gala to celebrate their 40th anniversary will feature, dinner, dancing, a live auction, and a raffle for a trip to Walt Disney World.

(PRWeb October 29, 2011)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/40thAnniversaryGala/prweb8918977.htmMaternal & Family Health Services, Inc. Welcomes Annual Meeting Speaker Dr. Holly Atkinsonhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/Holly_Atkinson/prweb8803549.htmThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. welcomes nationally recognized guest speaker Dr. Holly Atkinson to its 40th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon on October 26th, 2011 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. An expert on healthy living and women's health Dr. Atkinson will share her insights and practical health advice with this year's Community Luncheon attendees. Tickets are on sale now through the Maternal & Family Health Services administration office.

(PRWeb September 29, 2011)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/Holly_Atkinson/prweb8803549.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces 40th Annual Meeting Community Luncheonhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/annualmeeting/prweb8733056.htmWed, 31 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. announces its 40th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Nationally recognized medical correspondent Dr. Holly Atkinson will speak at the Community Luncheon. MFHS is also seeking nominations for the Rose Allan Tucker award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting.

(PRWeb August 31, 2011)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/annualmeeting/prweb8733056.htmSafeTeens.org Announces Nintendo Wii Giveaway To Celebrate Redesignhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8667890.htmTue, 26 Jul 2011 15:20:00 GMT SafeTeens.org announces a Nintendo Wii giveaway on Twitter to celebrate the launch of its new website. Teens can enter the contest by tweeting about their favorite part of the new SafeTeens.org. The recent redesign of the site includes new articles for teens and many new interactive features. Teens can vote on their favorite part of the site until July 29th and the winner will be chosen August 1st.

(PRWeb July 26, 2011)

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]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8667890.htmMaternal & Family Health Services Announces Launch Of Newly Redesigned Safeteens.orghttp://www.prweb.com/releases/MFHS/safeteens/prweb8590662.htmThu, 30 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. announces the launch of the new Safeteens.org. The newly redesigned Safeteens is a resource on healthy living and safe sex for Pennsylvania teens as well as teens across the country. New features and improved functionality makes it easy for teens to get reliable health information and find family planning health centers across the state of Pennsylvania.

(PRWeb June 30, 2011)

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