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Provides primary care services and subspecialty services in pediatrics including the following: Adolescent Medicine, Allergy Immunology, Cardiology, Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Critical Care, Developmental and Behavioral, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric AIDS Center, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology, Pulmonology. Also offers Cystic Fibrosis Center, Children's Kidney Center, Children's Lung, Allergy and Breathing Center, as well as Counseling, Education and Support for Kids.

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Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialty
Pediatric Intensive Care
Pediatric Endocrinology
Infants
Adolescent Medicine
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Allergy Specialty
Children
Hospitals
Pediatric AIDS
Pediatric Patients
Patients
Inpatients
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Specialty
Pediatric Nephrology
Neonatal Intensive Care
Cancer
Genetic Disorders
Pediatric Cardiology
Adolescents
Pediatrics
Provides an 18-bed cancer care unit as part of the general hospital setting and utilizes all of the medical center's ancillary services. Addresses the physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of the patients and families. Provides inpatient care, coordinated home care, education, support groups and bereavement care. Team consists of nurses, physicians, pastoral counselors, nutritionists, social workers, and volunteers.
Dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and finding a cure for the disease.
Offers a spectrum of breast health services including education, early detection screenings, breast cancer treatment and support. Provides computer-assisted mammography, ultrasound, and a breast biopsy system. Satellite services offered in East Hampton and Hampton Bays.

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Mammograms
Health Education
Hospitals
Cancer Detection
Breast Cancer
Offers a patient support group for individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer. Meetings are facilitated by a social worker and an oncology nurse. Call for locations and times.

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Outpatients
Lymphoma
Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Inpatients
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Hodgkin's Disease
Patients
Leukemia
Support Groups
Offers transplant patients an opportunity to meet with peers to discuss how to cope with the emotional aspects of their diagnosis, life post-transplant, gain support and share information. Please call for meeting times and dates.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Organ / Tissue Transplant Issues
Cancer
Transplant Patients
Offers breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment the opportunity to discuss their experiences with other indviduals.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Mastectomy Patients
Breast Cancer
Provides information, support groups, research, and advocacy on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Public Awareness / Education
Support Groups
Health Care
Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Provides visitation and support for diagnosed breast cancer patients. One-to-one pre-surgery telephone support also available.

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Breast Care Centers
Health Supportive Services
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Support Groups
Mastectomy Patients
Cancer
Offers individuals diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss their experiences living with illness. Call for meeting times and dates.
Provides individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer the opportunity to share experiences and learn information about the illness and its treatment. Please call for exact dates and times.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Prostate Cancer
Provides support and assists psychosocial programs specifically targeting and identifying the needs and issues faced by children with cancer and their families. Provides educational programs for school personnel and students to increase the understanding of pediatric cancer. Call regarding volunteer opportunities because they are sporatic.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Parent to Parent Networking
Children
Volunteer Opportunities
Cancer
Provides supplementary outpatient financial assistance to patients with leukemia, the lymphomas, multiple myeloma, Hodgkins and preleukemia as well as referral to other services in the community. Call for more information.

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Information and Referral
Cancer
Health Care
Multiple Myeloma
Specialized Information and Referral
Charities / Grantmaking Organizations
Medical Expense Assistance
Leukemia
Provides on-line educational program for cancer patients and those close to them. Provides information on cancer diagnosis and treatments and offers practical help in coping with the various aspects of the cancer experience. Check website.

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Health Education
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Cancer
Dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with cancer and to provide comfort and support to the families. Services include recreational and wish granting for patient and siblings, financial aid and support to the parents and disseminating information to the general public about children suffering from cancer. Operates in Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Winthrop, Columbia, Montefiore, Nassau University Medical Center and other area hospitals.

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Families / Friends of People With Chronic Illnesses
Children
Siblings
Families / Friends of People With Terminal Illnesses
Volunteer Opportunities
Families and Individuals Needing Support
Families / Friends of People With Cancer
Cancer
Provides breast health and breast cancer education. Offers bilingual workshops, attends community events, and provides outreach throughout Long Island. Also offers referrals to free/low cost mammograms for women who are uninsured and/or undocumented.

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African American Community
Health Education
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Workshops / Symposiums
People With Inadequate Health Insurance
Specialized Information and Referral
Women
Hispanic / Latino Community
Public Awareness / Education
Breast Cancer
Undocumented People
Facilitates community based outreach events celebrating cancer survivorship, promoting early detection and prevention activities, and honoring those who have passed from cancer.

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Cancer
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Provides information about cancer, and referrals for services and support throughout the community.

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Cancer
Specialized Information and Referral
Seeks to educate and create awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and the early signs of skin cancer, particularly Melanoma. Speakers Bureau presents to middle and high schools, PTA's, youth groups, school nurse, and Teachers Association and various community organizations and corporate entities such as Lunch and Learn. Publishes a yearly newsletter, agency brochure, calendar of events and educational material. Strives to establish STOP in all school districts on Long Island (Students Teaching Others Prevention). Partnered with the EPA to implement their Sunwise program designed for grades K-8. Annual walk held in May, which is Melanoma Awareness Month. Call for further information or to schedule a speaker.

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Public Awareness / Education
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Skin Cancer
Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Call for meeting dates and times.

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Females
Cancer
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Provides new wigs to chemotherapy/radiation patients. Call for an appointment. No Walk-ins.

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Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Health Supportive Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Wigs
Cancer
Seeks to relieve some of the stresses and demands of daily life by offering services such as house cleaning, transportation, post-mastectomy accessory items and home catering to individuals coping with breast cancer. Referral required. Call. Walk in.

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Medical Expense Assistance
Wigs
Mastectomy Products
Volunteer Opportunities
In Home Assistance
Breast Cancer
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Dedicated to breast health using a grassroots approach to raise individual and community awareness and action. Focuses on the causes of breast cancer, the need for prevention, monitoring, informed treatment and accessibility of health care. Conducts a Latino Support Group which meets the last Friday of the month accommodating Spanish speaking participants. Registration is required. Call for further information.

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Breast Care Centers
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Support Groups
Cancer
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups
Provides genetic couseling to assist patients understand their risk for genetic disease, causes of genetic disease and possible affects. Focus on cancer counseling through genetic testing for ovarian and breast cancer.
Offers full genetic counseling and genetic testing services for patients with breast or ovarian cancer, colon cancer of a family history of cancer. A complete family history is obtained for risk assessment. Dominant inheritance risk of transmission to offspring and probabilities of developing disease are discussed. The significance of negative and positive test results are reviewed.

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Breast Care Centers
Genetic Counseling
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Colon Cancer
Hospitals
Ovarian Cancer
Genetic Testing and Screening
Condition Specific Treatment
Carrier / Predictive Genetic Testing