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| 01/23/10 |
The Problem with Shackling Philadelphia NOW tracks state legislation to ban the use of shackles on incarcerated women while they give birth. |
| 01/19/10 |
Giving Birth in PA Prisons The Philadelphia Weekly explores the cruel practice of shackling women inmates during birth. Bette Begleiter responds to article acknowledging many positive Philadelphia prison reforms. |
| 10/26/09 |
Maternal Mortality Across the World MCC contributes to the BBC News' exploration of high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. |
| 08/17/09 |
Bruce Flannery, 54, activist on AIDS & Other Issues MCC mourns a valued colleague. This obituary for Bruce Flannery, Development Director at MCC, highlights Philadelphia's loss of a spirited activist. |
| 04/07/09 |
Perceiving Pregnancy in Climate of Fear The Daily Pennsylvanian discusses maternal wellness and treatments for postpartum depression as presented by MCC staff Karen Pollack and Katja Pigur. |
| 03/25/09 |
Camden Historian Researches Babies Across the Decades Janet Golden, a member of MCC's Research Committee, is highlighted in this article for her work on how babies have been used in advertising. |
| 03/18/09 |
Mother Knows Best Characters from Alice in Wonderland entertained families at the Maternity Care Coalition's first ever Children's Tea Party. |
| 01/07/09 |
A Chance to Do Good, and Save Philadelphia Money The
Pennsylvania Prison Society's Working Group to Enhance Services for Incarcerated Women (of which MCC is a member) offers ideas to save the city money while better supporting new families. |
| 12/02/08 |
Workers Need Paid Sick Days Advocates push City Council to enact a bill that would guarantee paid sick days to all of Philadelphia. |
| 11/15/08 |
New Policy Outlaws Shackling of Women During Birth KYW News Radio features MCC's work at Riverside prison and changes in how women are treated during childbirth. |
| 10/22/08 |
Remembering Tina Bela: Benefit for Mom and Wife At MCC, Tina went the extra mile for clients, was a joy to work with, and will be missed greatly by her MCC family. |
| 07/13/08 |
Blues Hearings: A Chance to Weigh In On a Complex Merger As a controversial merger of insurance companies gets underway, MCC and other advocates voice concerns for the uninsured at large, and maternity services in particular. |
| 04/15/08 |
Cure for Recidivism MCC Board President Dale Allen and MCC Case Manager Vilma Maldonado explain the benefits of MOMobile support when a formerly incarcerated woman transitions back into her community. |
| 02/22/07 |
Will Smith's Mom Makes a Difference
Carolyn Smith volunteers with Maternity Care Coalition, which offers free hands-on services to pregnant women and new moms who need them. 6ABC Action News Anchor woman Lisa Thomas Laury reports. |
| 10/12/06 |
New Century Trust "Willing Hands" Award Press Release - The New Century Trust today announced that the Maternity Care Coalition of Philadelphia is the 2006 recipient of the first $18,000 “Willing Hands” Award, given from the bequest of Lily Dupuy Harper.
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9/8/04 |
Fewer babies are on board for help by a mobile service Philadelphia Inquirer's Lucia Herndon's column focuses on the closure of two MOMobile sites. |
