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For Immediate Release                                                                      

Maternal and Family Health Services Hosts Annual Community Luncheon Honoring First Lady Shapiro and Second Lady Davis           

Pittston, PA – Maternal and Family Health Services hosted its annual Community Luncheon on Tuesday, October 29^th at The Banks in Pittston, PA. The event honored Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro and Second Lady Blayre Davis with the 2024 Outstanding Public Service Award.

The Outstanding Public Service Award is presented annually by MFHS to a champion for women, children and families who works in public service to advocate for programs that are proven to make a positive difference, and who demonstrates exceptional leadership in advancing health equity and positive outcomes for people in the communities we serve. “The work of both First Lady Shapiro and Second Lady Davis aligns with the mission of MFHS and we are grateful for their leadership and tireless work to improve the health and wellbeing of women across the Commonwealth” said Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, MFHS President and CEO.

Event sponsors included PNC Bank, Building Blocks Learning Center, Youngman, Rosenthal & Shaffer Wealth Management Group, Snyder & Clemente, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Highmark, Posture Interactive, and UPMC.

About Maternal Family Health Services: Maternal and Family Health Services is a non-profit health and human service organization working to improve the health of Pennsylvania women and children by offering programs that prevent disease, promote wellness, and empower individuals to make healthy choices. The agency oversees a network of health and nutrition centers in 17 Pennsylvania counties serving over 90,000 individuals each year through the following core programs: WIC Nutrition Program, Family Planning Program, Nurse-Family Partnership, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and the Healthy Beginnings Plus Prenatal Program. For more information, call 1-800-367-6347, or visit www.mfhs.org.

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Photo 1 L-R:

Patti Monohan, Office of Senator Casey

Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, MFHS President and CEO

First Lady Lori Shapiro

Kristen Jenkins, MFHS

Representative Gina Curry

Representative Jim Haddock

Photo 2 L-R:

Second Lady Blayre Davis

First Lady Lori Shapiro

Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, MFHS President and CEO

Photo 3 L-R

Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, MFHS President and CEO

First Lady Lori Shapiro