Newest Breast Health Educator Brings the Maurer Message to France
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 France,...
Tamoxifen, Raloxifene & Aromatase Inhibitors: How Breast Cancer Prevention Drugs Work
If you or a loved one has increased risk factorsAnything that increases or decreases a person’s chance of developing a disease. 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,...
Breast Cancer Statistics, 2017: Black/white Mortality Differences Closing in Several States
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...
Jodee Sarisky, One of Our Dedicated Volunteers, Interviewed by The Westbury Times
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....
A Special Holiday Thanks to We Care
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...
Champions for Charity 2017 – Holiday Shopping Success!
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...
CyberKnife & Other Recent Developments in Breast Radiation Treatments
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...
Do’s and Don’ts of a Proper Breast Self-Exam
Many women rely strictly on screening mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. to detect breast cancer. Although mammograms are one of the most effective ways to detect cancer in its earliest stages, they can miss up to 20 percent of breast cancers. Breast self examination (BSE) can be another...
Partners Help Bring Awareness to Breast Health During October
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...
Nature’s Bounty Foundation Supports Our Mission to Improve Wellness in our Local Communities
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 enhancing the lives...
Honoring the Life of Board Member Jon Santemma
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...
Maurer Makes An Impact in the Latino Community
The Maurer Foundation prides itself upon its ability to respond to the diverse needs of the communities we serve, which is why we have spent a great deal of time and effort developing and cultivating our Bilingual Breast Health Program. As Long Islanders, we know how...