Breast Cancer & E-Cigarettes: Is Vaping a Safer Alternative to Smoking?
Vaping and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigs or vape pens) have long been touted as healthier alternatives to smoking. But how does vaping compare to traditional smoking, especially when it comes to breast cancer? How Does Smoking Cause Breast Cancer? Medical...
Welcome to Our Newest Board Members
The Maurer Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new Board Members, Anne Marie Immerso, of Signature Bank and Donald Gelestino, of Champion Elevator. Anne Marie and Don are not newcomers to The Maurer Foundation as they have both been long-term...
Grant From Pink Aid Supports Outreach To Underserved Long Island Communities
As one of our most consistent and ardent supporters and funders Pink Aid has made it possible for us to reach the most vulnerable and underserved Long Island community members. This year Pink Aid of Long Island has awarded The Maurer Foundation $18,000! ...
New Study Calculates Contribution of Smoking, Poor Diet, Obesity, and Other Modifiable Risk Factors to Cancer in the United States
Four in ten cancer cases & deaths linked to modifiable risk factorsAnything that increases or decreases a person’s chance of developing a disease. A new American Cancer Society study calculates the contribution of several modifiable risk factors to cancer occurrence, expanding and clarifying the role of known risk factors, from smoking to...
Board Member Gary Barello Named a 2018 MoXY Men of Distinction Honoree
We here at The Maurer Foundation have known for quite some time that our Board member Gary Barello is a man possessing of the rare qualities that distinguish him amongst the many and we are proud to announce the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation has recognized Gary as one...
Newest Breast Health Educator Brings the Maurer Message to France
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,...
Tamoxifen, Raloxifene & Aromatase Inhibitors: How Breast Cancer Prevention Drugs Work
If you or a loved one has increased risk factors for breast cancer, developing a risk reduction plan is an important conversation to have with your doctor. At our hospital, we always recommend tackling obesity and alcohol usage first, but for those at high risk,...
Breast Cancer Statistics, 2017: Black/white Mortality Differences Closing in Several States
Overall breast cancer death rates dropped 39 percent between 1989 and 2015, averting 322,600 breast cancer deaths during those 26 years. And while black women continue to have higher breast cancer death rates than whites nationally, death rates in several states are...
Jodee Sarisky, One of Our Dedicated Volunteers, Interviewed by The Westbury Times
Jodee came aboard as a Maurer Foundation volunteer when she enthusiastically joined our Golf Committee in the fall of 2016. We are proud to have Jodee as a member of this committee and are thankful for all of her work behind the scenes on many of our special events....
A Special Holiday Thanks to We Care
The holidays are a great time to acknowledge the exceptional groups that make our work at The Maurer Foundation possible. A very special thank you to the Nassau County Bar Association whose ardent, continuous support helps to make possible the continued growth and...
Champions for Charity 2017 – Holiday Shopping Success!
A big thank you to all of our friends and supporters who joined us at our Champions for Charity kick-off event on November 30, 2017 at Ralph Lauren in Americana Manhasset. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, shared season’s greetings...
CyberKnife & Other Recent Developments in Breast Radiation Treatments
Radiation oncology has seen some impressive advances in treatment technology including robotic radiation delivery, accelerated radiation programs, and prone breast boards. In light of increasing advancements in the field, NYU Winthrop Hospital recently established a...