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July 13, 2021
 

Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Receives Grant from Northwell Health


News from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program

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Lyn Dobrin, 516-997-8545

July 13, 2021

Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Receives Grant from Northwell Health

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program has received a $25,000 grant from Northwell Health Cancer Institute to provide services to medically underserved breast cancer patients. This grant offers support services through the Program’s toll-free breast cancer hotline, educational forums in Spanish, and Cafecito, a Spanish-language support group. “Our program continues to expand services to meet the needs of the community, which includes Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients,” says Reyna Machado, the Adelphi program’s director.

The grant was facilitated by Dr. Karen Kostroff, Chief of Breast Surgery at Northwell Health and a board member of the Adelphi Program. “I have great respect for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program,” says Dr. Kostroff, “having been on the board for nearly 35 years and seeing the extraordinary work they do in the community.” The monies granted to the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program come from Northwell Health’s Breast Cancer Initiative Fund. Says Dr. Kostroff, “We are very selective with who we choose to benefit from these funds and appreciate our donors who make it possible.”

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in Hispanic women living in the United States. Studies demonstrate that the disease tends to affect Hispanic women at a younger age and is more aggressive in them than in many other populations. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program has been integral in supporting medically underserved communities with bilingual education and access to care to improve health outcomes.

To reach a social worker or volunteer at the breast cancer hotline, call 800-877-8077. You are not alone.

Photo: Dr. Karen Kostroff, Chief of Breast Surgery at Northwell Health, (left) with Reyna Machado, Executive Director,
Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Photo credit: Lyn Dobrin

 

 
 
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