by Gina DeLuca, RD, CDN | May 18, 2018
The intersection shared by obesity, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer is fascinating and noteworthy. Are these potentially pieces of the same puzzle? Where we were previously inclined to view cardiovascular disease and cancer as separate entities, current...
by April Zubko | May 9, 2018
What would you say if we told you there was a plant-based whole food that was delicious, satisfying, filled with fiber and protein, low in fat, and cheap to boot? You’d probably say there was no such thing. May we present the humble bean. Beans (also called...
by April Zubko | May 1, 2018
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...
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Apr 23, 2018
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...
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Mar 16, 2018
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! ...
by American Cancer Society | Mar 8, 2018
Four in ten cancer cases & deaths linked to modifiable risk factors 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...
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Mar 7, 2018
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...
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...
