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Manhattan Public Hospitals Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

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Moms Rule

The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) today announced a Mother’s Day breast cancer awareness campaign that asks Manhattan women to dedicate their mammogram to a loved one during the month of May to stress the importance of annual mammograms and preventive screenings. Continue reading

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Women’s History Month: ‘Mammograms Save Lives’ At Harlem Hospital

harlem hospital mammorgramsWomen’s History Month has began and with women’s health, particularly breast cancer causes, prevention and treatments consistently commanding media attention as the world searches for a cure. Continue reading

HW Q & A: With Harlemite Carmelina Vargas

Carmelia Vargas

The Harlemite and breast Cancer survivor talks to Harlem World Magazine about her new video “Alegria,” her new book, a flick at the Magic Johnson Theater and dinner at Melba’s in Harlem. Continue reading

Hip-Hop Pioneers Come Together For Charity At Doug E. Fresh’s In Harlem (video)

A crew of hip-hop pioneers put down their microphones and picked up plates of chicken and fish for a good cause Wednesday in a Harlem restaurant owned by rap legend Doug E. Fresh. Continue reading

Averlyn M. Archer, May 9, 1963 – September 28, 2011

The Archer Family Cordially Invites You
to Celebrate the Life of
Ms. Averlyn M. Archer — Friend, Attorney, Art Enthusiast.
In harmony with Averlyn’s wishes, there will be no wake, viewing or funeral services.  Instead, Averlyn requested your attendance at this very special Life Celebration where you will eat, drink, laugh, catch up with one another, enjoy her Private Art Collection, toast her life, and enjoy memorializing her life by sharing some memories.
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Free Prostate Cancer Testing In Harlem

It was a big day for men in New York Sunday – and not just dads.

The Daily News launched its annual week of free prostate cancer testing on Father’s Day, making free PSA tests available to men over 40 at dozens of locations in New York and New Jersey.


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NFL Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The National Football League and NFL Players Association will support October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its largest on-field presence and a national breast cancer screening-reminder and fundraising campaign. In collaboration with the American Cancer Society, the initiative, called “A Crucial Catch: Annual Screening Saves Lives,” encourages women 40 and older about the importance of having an annual mammogram. Continue reading

Relay For Life Survives in Harlem

By Calvin Martin

Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event and major fundraiser, culminated after many months of hard work, at Riverbank State Park Saturday July 10, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Known as a block party with a purpose, it certainly turned out to be just that. Continue reading

Cancer Survivor Calvin Martin

Harlem Questionnaire

Calvin Martin

As Chair of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Harlem next month. Here, the 69-year young Calvin Martin reflects on his life as a cancer survivor, his inspirations, his reaction when he found out he had cancer and his advice for survivors. Continue reading

Harlem Hospital Host Mammogram Awareness

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There has been much debate recently about how often women should get a mammogram, but the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) and the American Cancer Society are joining forces this Mother’s Day to urge women over 40 to have a mammogram every year. Continue reading