Celebrate National Mammography Day By Scheduling Your Annual Mammogram
Learn what a mammogram is, how to prepare for a mammogram, and if it’s really necessary.
High-risk, Underserved Women Benefited from MRI Screening for Breast Cancer
Using breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screenings among targeted, high-risk, underserved women significantly decreased diagnostic cost and increased patient compliance rates with follow-up compared to using general risk mammography screenings.
Foundation To Be Featured on Campus Radio Show For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Programs Director Susan Simon will be featured on a news talk radio show at the College of Mount Saint Vincent located in Riverdale, Bronx, New York. The show will air Monday October 17th, 2011 at 8 pm and will be available to listen to online at www.wmsvmedia.com....
Foundation Speaking At Get Pink On Purpose
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Maurer Foundation Program Director Susan Simon will be speaking on breast cancer prevention at Get Pink On Purpose, Monday October 24th at 7:30 pm at St. Luke School in Whitestone. The event will be an evening of lectures and...
Drink (and Eat) Pink at Brasserie 214 During October
Check out New Hyde Park’s hottest new European bistro, Brasserie 214, and don’t forget one of their “Pink Drinks.” $2 from every “Pink Drink” purchased in October (breast cancer awareness month) will be donated to the Maurer Foundation. Thanks guys!
Mammography Use Up for U.S. Immigrants
Mammography rates among immigrant women in the U.S. increased from 60.2 percent in 2000 to 65.5 percent in 2008. Immigrant women remain less likely than native-born U.S. women to be screened. Increasing immigrant women’s access to insurance coverage may diminish...
Pink Fire Trucks Raise Over $3000 For Maurer Foundation
The Garden City Fire Department and pink fire trucks from the Pink Heals Tour raised over $3000 for the Maurer Foundation on the sunny afternoon of September 19, 2011. The funds will be used to provide breast health seminars to schools, community groups and...
Eat a Cancer-Fighting Taco for National Taco Day
With an easy makeover of the traditional greasefest concoction, tacos can be a great way to include some of the top cancer-fighting foods in your diet and help reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Maurer Foundation Featured in Newsday
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets closer, local media is firing up and our phones are ringing off the hook. While we always like to say, "breast cancer doesn't only happen in October," we certainly can't turn away the opportunity to educate Long Islanders about...
Anti-Cancer Food Spotlight: Pomegranates
Pomegranates, in season in September, reduce breast cancer risk by being good sources of antioxidants, ellagitannins and fiber.
Pink Fire Trucks Support Breast Cancer Seminars of the Maurer Foundation
On Sept 19, 2011, the Garden City Fire Department Headquarters Company and volunteers from the Pink Heals Tour will park a pink fire truck in Mineola, NY.
Pink Fire Trucks Support Long Island Breast Cancer Charities
Firemen from the Garden City Fire Department Headquarters Company and volunteers from the Pink Heals Tour will park pink fire trucks in Mineola and Garden City to fundraise for Long Island breast cancer charities.