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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. 

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.

 

HIV/AIDS News

7/11/04

U.S. AIDS policy focuses on too few After a lead from MCC, Jane Eisner explores the impact of CDC cuts on HIV prevention programs for African American women.

 

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