“Creative Commons DNA Lab” by University of Michigan is licensed under CC BY 2.0 In March 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first direct-to-consumer genetic test that could identify an increased breast cancer risk. How Does 23andMe Test For The BRCA Gene? With 23andMe, consumers mail their saliva sample for laboratory analysis, [...]
The Maurer Foundation’s Breast Health Educator Training and Certification Program reached its newest milestone with the training of its first international participant. Kathryn Kemp-Griffin founded Pink Bra Bazaar, a breast health charitable organization in France, which also supports women with breast cancer. Kate spent two days with our Program Manager, further developing her message of [...]
Many women rely strictly on screening mammograms to detect breast cancer. Although mammograms are one of the most effective ways to detect cancer in its earliest stages, they can miss up to 20 percent of breast cancers. Breast self examination (BSE) can be another effective method of early detection, when practiced monthly. If you haven’t [...]
The Maurer Foundation is so grateful for the generous grant from the Nature’s Bounty Foundation and their pledge to support our High School Breast Health Programs. As a global leader in health and wellness, the Natures’ Bounty Company believes in enhancing the lives of all people and giving back to the communities in which they [...]
The Maurer Foundation has once again partnered with the Nursing Program at Farmingdale State College to train nurses who are enrolled in the college’s Bachelor’s Completion Program. This cohort of students were Registered Nurses employed by Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, N.Y. During this daylong training, the nurses enhanced their knowledge by learning more about [...]
For the third year in a row, the Maurer Foundation has been awarded funding by Pink Aid of Long Island. Pink Aid’s grant will support the Foundation’s Bilingual Outreach Program, promoting breast health awareness to uninsured and lower socioeconomic populations across Long Island. The Maurer Foundation has been committed to sharing life-saving information about breast [...]
California resident, Yim Ping Mo has become the most recent person to become certified as a Maurer Foundation Breast Health Educator. Ping is a Nurse Practitioner who is currently working at the Chinese Hospital Outpatient Center located in Dale City, California. Her practice is centered on Family Medicine, offering primary care services to her patients. [...]
In February, twelve Registered Nurses who are taking coursework to attain their Baccalaureate degree at Molloy College participated in a training course offered through the Maurer Foundation to expand their knowledge of breast health. This daylong training program covered vital areas such as breast cancer diagnosis and staging, risk factors affecting breast cancer development, and an [...]
Twenty-five students from the Medical Academy, established by East Islip High School, participated in the Maurer Foundation’s Peer Education program. The students in the Medical Academy have expressed the desire to pursue a career in the medical field, and all had to be selected to participate in this rigorous academic track. Eileen Pillitteri, the Maurer Foundation’s [...]
In early December, The Maurer Foundation partnered with the Babylon School District to bring educational breast health programs to the students of Babylon Junior-Senior High School. During our interactive presentations, the students learned about the impact of healthy lifestyle choices on their breast health, as well as what steps can be taken to detect breast cancer [...]