New Guidance Determines COVID Vaccines
Should Not Delay Mammogram Screenings
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US in March 2020, many non-emergent medical tests and procedures were put on hold. The CDC reported that mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. offered through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program were down by 87% during April 2020,...
Breast Health Education in Our Schools
Our engaging and informative breast health programs are reaching over 75% of Long Island school districts with our life-saving message. Do you ever wonder what teachers think about our programs? Watch Central Islip High School Health Educator, Nicole Campbell, discuss...
Family Legacies: Hereditary Breast Cancer in Hispanic Women
Knowledge about family history of breast, ovarian and other cancers can help individuals be proactive, prevent cancer, and increase early detection screening, when treatment is minimal. Cancer is usually not an inherited condition. However, approximately 10% of all...
PenFed Credit Union Awards The Maurer Foundation A $25,000 Grant
We are elated to announce that PenFed Credit Union has chosen The Maurer Foundation as the recipient of a $25,000 grant! As we continue to grow the number of communities and schools we serve across Long Island and the New York City area, through both...
Covid-19 Still Affecting Breast Cancer Screenings
Breast screening remains as crucial as ever, as we begin to see the impact of delayed screening due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many breast specialists are sharing examples of patients with more advanced-stage cancer diagnoses due to these mammography delays. In the...
Supporters Lace Up for Breast Health Education!
Friends and family laced up their sneakers and enjoyed a beautiful fall day for our 2nd Annual Pink Ribbon Run/Walk, which took place Oct. 16 – Oct. 31. Participants chose from their favorite event - 5K, ¼ Mile, Name Your...
Host a Fundraiser
2021 Third Party Event Fundraisers We are proud to recognize our partners who raised funds on our behalf by holding innovative community fundraisers. For ideas on how you can host your own fundraiser download our Third Party...
There is Strength in Sisterhood
The Maurer Foundation has been in full swing, presenting our educational programs throughout breast cancer awareness month. Over the past few weeks, we have had the honor of working with three amazing sororities - Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Delta Tau, & Delta Phi...
Anti-Cancer Food Spotlight: Pumpkin
Learn how eating pumpkins can reduce your risk of breast cancer, how to cook pumpkin, and great cancer-fighting pumpkin recipes.
Making Medical Decisions After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: You’re not Alone
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. American Cancer Society estimates that 281,550 women with be newly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. These women will face the difficult phase of receiving the diagnosis after...
Bilingual Health Educator
The Bilingual Health Educator is responsible for facilitating the Maurer Foundation’s Breast Health Education program to audiences ranging from high school/college students to community/corporate groups.
New Breast Self-Exam Flier in Greek
Our handy illustrated breast self-exam instructions are one of our most popular pieces of literature. A Greek version is now available to print and download, along with our versions in English, Arabic, Mandarin, French Creole, Polish, Hebrew and Spanish.