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New report details benefits of increasing WIC enrollment, but longtime providers fear PA is trying to dismantle the program purpose

Jun. 30, 2021 3:48 pm

New report details benefits of increasing WIC enrollment, but longtime providers fear PA is trying to dismantle the program

Research shows the WIC program improves long-term outcomes for women and children. Participants have healthier babies who are more likely to be immunized, score higher on assessments of mental development and have lower incidences of obesity.
The Conversation: What you need to know about pregnancy in the time of COVID-19 purpose

Mar. 30, 2020 2:56 pm

The Conversation: What you need to know about pregnancy in the time of COVID-19

Guest columnist Hector Chapa provides 9 answers to questions you (or the community members you serve) might be asking right now.
Protesters rally to keep Hahnemann’s maternity ward open purpose

Jul. 12, 2019 6:38 am

Protesters rally to keep Hahnemann’s maternity ward open

Councilwoman Helen Gym Gym told the crowd that 800 Hahnemann patients are expected to give birth in the next four weeks. But the hospital announced it will stop delivering babies today.