Dec. 18, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Three bills introduced by Brooklyn state Sen. Andrew Gounardes were signed into law Tuesday, codifying protections for current and former firefighters and their families. The bills, Gounardes said, will ensure firefighters receive the healthcare and benefits care they need, extend care to spouses of fire protection inspectors, and…
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East New York clinic to host ‘MammoGlam’ event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct. 12, 2023 By Adam Daly
An East New York radiology provider is hosting a special “MammoGlam” event at its clinic this month as part of its October breast cancer awareness campaign urging women to get regular mammograms.
Demystifying breast cancer risks, diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Nina D’Abreo of NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
Oct. 11, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, and a diagnosis can be scary and isolating. But, for decades, organizations like Maimonides Medical Center, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation have partnered with local communities…
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Breast cancer survivors celebrate life at Maimonides’ 10th annual Pink Runway
Oct. 10, 2023 By Jada Camille
Maimonides Medical Center raised more than $500,000 for its Breast Cancer Center at the 10th annual Pink Runway Fashion Show last week.
Maimonides Cancer Center brings world-class care to Brooklyn
Apr. 27, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
Nearly 13,000 Brooklynites develop cancer each year, and yet the borough has long been devoid of first-rate health care options for those diagnosed with the deadly disease — but Maimonides is changing that.