Jan. 16, 2025 By Lauren Rapp During National Blood Donor Month, Keenan “Special” Bristol is inspiring young people to donate blood for the first time through his independent film, “Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story.” The film tells the story of Jordana Bristol, a teenage athlete diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. As…
Oct. 3, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Maimonides Medical Center kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its 2024 Pink Runway Fashion Show at the Weylin in Williamsburg on Oct. 1, celebrating survivors’ perseverance while raising awareness about the importance of cancer screening and early detection. The annual event raised funds for Maimonides Breast Cancer…