Las Madrinas: The Godmothers

Maternal and Child Health Consortium

Maternal and Child Health Consortium (MCHC) is a health and social service nonprofit organization that supports families in the Greater Philadelphia area. Here is where we talk health.

10 Episodes

In Their Own Words: Leaving the Middle East as a Parent
9/1/2021
8:55
This month we're joined by a Healthy Start Program participant to hear his experience emigrating to the US and finding help and hope in MCHC.
MCHC's Kindergarten Transition Program
8/4/2021
8:25
Learn more about MCHC's Family Center Kindergarten Transition Program and new technology initiative!
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An Insider Look: current legal trends in immigration
6/29/2021
20:39
This week, we are joined by MCHC board member, Lindsey Sweet, of Sweet & Paciorek LLC. We discuss Lindsey's journey to becoming an immigration attorney, her involvement with MCHC and other non-profits, along with legal trends in immigration!
Let's Talk: Forging Ahead with MCHC Board President, Elizabeth Pilacik
6/1/2021
14:42
Join us as we hear from MCHC Board President, Elizabeth Pilacik.
Let's Talk: Improving Access Through Policy Change with Representative Dianne Herrin
4/30/2021
18:32
This month we met with State Representative Dianne Herrin to hear how she supports underserved communities, what work she is doing as a newly elected State Representative, and more!
Navigating COVID-19 and Improving Breastfeeding Rates with Dr. Tiffany Cooke
4/9/2021
22:00
This month, we talk about the importance of breastfeeding, bias in medicine, and more with CHOP Pediatrician, Dr. Tiffany Cooke.
Internet Accessibility
3/1/2021
31:19
*Disclaimer* Any opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of MCHC. Internet Accessibility has come to the forefront in community discussions as jobs and education have gone virtual. Hear what two locals are doing to bring internet accessibility to all.
New Year, New Plan
2/2/2021
22:13
So what exactly is a strategic plan and how does it work? What does MCHC have planned for 2021? What kinds of problems are our communities facing and more importantly, what can we do to help? Stay tuned to find out!
Nonprofits: Adapting During a Pandemic
1/1/2021
22:17
2020 has impacted everyone in different ways. Some have lost their jobs, some have lost loved ones, and some have had to close their businesses. What about nonprofits? How has the Maternal and Child Health Consortium adapted? How are we serving our...
MCHC, Who are we?
11/30/2020
12:01
Find out what MCHC stands for, what we do, who we help, and what's so special about December 1st 2020!

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Las Madrinas: The Godmothers

Maternal and Child Health Consortium

10 Episodes

In Their Own Words: Leaving the Middle East as a Parent

MCHC's Kindergarten Transition Program

An Insider Look: current legal trends in immigration

Let's Talk: Forging Ahead with MCHC Board President, Elizabeth Pilacik

Let's Talk: Improving Access Through Policy Change with Representative Dianne Herrin

Navigating COVID-19 and Improving Breastfeeding Rates with Dr. Tiffany Cooke

Internet Accessibility

New Year, New Plan

Nonprofits: Adapting During a Pandemic

MCHC, Who are we?