The Rallye Motor Company signs on to help support breast cancer education
To show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rallye Motor Company is making a donation to the Maurer Foundation for each vehicle sold or serviced at their dealerships up to $5,000! The dealership is decked out in pink to “rallye” for the cause. ...
Young Professionals Raise $1,500 at Cocktails for a Cause
Thank you to all that attended the The Maurer Foundation's Cocktails for a Cause networking event on October 23rd at Havana Central in Garden City. The evening raised approximately $1,500 to help support breast health education here on Long...
Support The Maurer Foundation With Holiday Shopping at Americana Manhasset & Wheatley Plaza
Join us in celebrating Champions For Charity Thursday, Nov. 29–Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. 25% Of Your designated purchases will be donated to the participating organization of your choice! Help support our organization by doing your holiday shopping at participating...
Bikers Raise Awareness To Fight Breast Cancer: The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education Fifth Annual Motorcycle Ride
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BABYLON, NY— The Maurer Foundation hosted their fifth Annual Motorcycle Ride on Long Island on Saturday, September 29th. More than 70 bikes revved up at the Oak Beach Inn (OBI) and enjoyed a scenic ride to The Maples in...
2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraisers
Photos from our 2017 October fundraising events. Here's just a few of the fun and unique fundraisers that are planned for this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Looking for some great ideas for your own breast cancer fundraiser? How about...
How Do Breast Cancer Vaccines & Immunotherapy Treatments Work?
At our hospital, we get a lot of questions about immunotherapyTreatments that attempt to use the body’s own defenses to control the cancer. Also known as immunomodulation. treatments for breast cancer. Immunotherapy is one of latest, most promising lines of research in breast cancer, part of a growing breed of biologic therapies. Immunotherapy is often mentioned in the same...
Intensive Training for Nurses Staffing the Newest Mobile Scan Van on Long Island
Breast cancer is the one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer death among women living in the United States. MammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. can detect cancer at early stages, when it is often the most treatable. However, many women are unable to...
Cocktails For A Cause Oct. 23
Join the Maurer Foundation Young Professionals Committee on Tuesday, October 23th for Cocktails for a Cause during breast cancer awareness month! This fun evening will be held 6–8pm at Havana Central Restaurant, located at 630 Old Country Road in Garden City at the...
The Maurer Foundation For Breast Health Education Awarded a Grant of $20,000, Thanks to Senator Carl L. Marcellino
For Immediate Release Melville, NY, August 2018 - The Maurer Foundation, a non-profit organization, recently received a legislative grant of $20,000 in support of their mission to save lives. Senator Carl L. Marcellino of the 5th District was instrumental in helping...
Subpectoral vs. Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Implant-based breast reconstruction remains the most common form of mastectomy reconstruction after breast cancer. Breast implant surgery represents approximately two-thirds of all breast reconstructions. The remaining reconstructions are autologous or "flap"...
Does Breastfeeding Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Research indicates that moms who breastfeed their babies for at least one year lower their risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Nursing moms do not necessarily need to nurse a child for 12 consecutive months to benefit; a...
At-Home DNA Kit is Approved To Test Breast Cancer Risk and BRCA Gene Mutations
"Creative Commons DNA Lab" by University of Michigan is licensed under CC BY 2.0 In March 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first direct-to-consumer geneticInherited characteristics. test that could identify an increased breast cancer risk. How Does 23andMe Test For The...