by Eileen Pillitteri | Feb 5, 2018
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...
by Nina D’Abreo, MD | Jan 29, 2018
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,...
by American Cancer Society | Jan 24, 2018
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...
by Debbie Goldman | Jan 5, 2018
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....
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Dec 14, 2017
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...
by Debbie Goldman | Dec 7, 2017
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 and jump-started their...
by Jonathan A. Haas, M.D. | Nov 30, 2017
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...
by Debbie Goldman | Nov 2, 2017
Our Maurer Foundation partners went the extra mile this October and hosted a wide variety of unique events across Long Island to raise funds to support our breast health education programs. In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Huntington Honda once again...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Oct 31, 2017
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...
by April Zubko | Oct 26, 2017
It is with profound melancholy we announce the passing of long-time beloved Board Member Jon Santemma on September 25th. Brother-in-law to our founder Dr. Virginia Maurer, Jon served on our Board of Directors for over twenty years, guiding our organization with his...
