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Partnering with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals

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NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital are part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital network. They have a long history of providing high quality health care to residents of Westchester, Putnam, and Lower Dutchess County. These hospitals offer a full range of treatment options and access to clinical trials as well as therapeutic modalities

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National Minority Cancer Awareness Month – Addressing Health Disparities

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According to the National Institute of Health, National Minority Health Month: Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups.Encourages action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications. While we often hear the phrase “cancer does not discriminate”, experiences of cancer, treatment

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Meet Scott!

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Scott E. Weiner Volunteer Workshop Facilitator Scott is a certified hypnotist who facilitates hands-on stress reduction workshops monthly in both Westchester and NYC. He has lost track, but thinks he began more than 15 years ago! Which, he says, is probably when his photo is from!!! He has a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from

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GET READY for Exercise as a Cancer Survivor – Thursday, March 31 at 6PM

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Exercise helps to improve not only your physical health, but also your mental health during every phase of treatment. The American Cancer Society recommends adults should get 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week or a combination of these. Getting to or exceeding 300 minutes is ideal.

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Meet Rebekah!

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Rebekah, Age 18 Youth Committee Member Rebekah is a valued member of the Gilda’s Club Youth Committee, which is comprised of volunteer high school students who raise awareness and support for GCW. In her two years as a Youth Committee member, Rebekah has volunteered at our annual Noogiefest and summer events, raised awareness about vital

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Meet Mia!

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Mia, Age 10CTF Member Mia is 10 years old and enjoys playing with her dog Leo, reading, creating art, and doing yoga. Mia joined the Children, Teens and Families (CTF) Program at Gilda’s Club Westchester in 2021 after her father was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Learn more about Mia’s interests, aspirations, and how GCW

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