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Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) received $1,800,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds will help mothers and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania have access to much-needed medical care.

“Every American deserves quality, affordable health care and it is crucial that we keep investing in community health centers that provide essential services for families in need,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I’m proud to support Maternal and Family Health Services and grateful for their continued work providing this critical care in our communities.”

“We are pleased that our organization, once again, has been awarded this critically important grant,” said Maria Montoro Edwards, Ph. D., President and CEO of Maternal & Family Health Services. “As a Title X grant recipient for nearly 50 years, MFHS has served the women, men, and teens of Northeast Pennsylvania, ensuring that all of our family planning clients will receive the critical support and care they need to make informed, educated decisions about their reproductive health. When women have access to comprehensive reproductive health and prevention services, they are better able to plan and space their births. This leads to positive health, social and economic outcomes for women and families in our communities.”

Since its founding in 1971, MFHS has helped families in Pennsylvania receive medical and preventive services, including pregnancy care, support for first-time mothers, and nutrition education. These services are available in 16 Pennsylvania counties, including Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne.