News at Adelphi
- Breast Cancer Awareness
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When Sergeant Gerry Lennon of the Adelphi University Department of Public Safety and Transportation heard about the national Pink Patch Project breast cancer effort, he knew that was something he could launch right here on campus to help women suffering with breast cancer by raising money and awareness about the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer…
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Blogging about natural hair and Black culture comes easily to Pamela Shaddock ’84. But these topics took a serious turn in 2015 when Shaddock’s older sister, Dianne Austin, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program serves the needs of those coping with breast cancer. That was the mission when the program was founded at the School of Social Work and remains its purpose today—40 years later.
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Long Island’s Angelica Medina is one of 12 finalists throughout the United States nominated to receive the Coors Light Líderes Award.
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Reyna Machado, Director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program and volunteer Julie Bickar Nappi of Garden City participated in an interview for News 12. They discussed why you should not put off your routine health screenings, even during the coronavirus pandemic. Watch interview
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Mammography screening saves lives. Every year, mammograms reduce breast cancer mortality by 40 percent and cancers are often detected in earlier stages. However, both nationally and locally, there has been a considerable decrease in preventative cancer screenings due to COVID-19 pandemic shut downs. “We understand that feeling hesitant or fearful about obtaining a screening during this time is normal,”…
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The Last Walk
CategoriesPublished:The annual LI2Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer, was cancelled, that didn’t stop the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline team.
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Adriana Valencia of Baldwin is the new Spanish-speaking bilingual social worker at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.
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Free four week workshop that will review exercises designed to enhance feelings of worthiness and emotional strength
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Black Lives Matter
CategoriesPublished:We are committed to social justice and stand against racism.
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As medical offices are reopening, breast cancer patients have many concerns regarding their safety in entering the establishment.
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It was announced that hospitals in Suffolk County can begin scheduling elective surgeries which had been postponed due to the pandemic.
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Angela Papalia, assistant program director of Adelphi’s NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is featured in a News 12 Long Island story about the scheduling of elective surgeries in Suffolk County hospitals amid COVID-19.
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Volunteers are covering their hotline shifts from home so there is always someone to speak with a caller in need.
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Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence. Last year, Patricia (Patti) Veigl marked her 10th anniversary with the Alice Brown Early Learning Center (ELC)—not just as an administrative assistant but as the center's face.
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Expanding outreach to women in underserved communities through a grant to its BEST program from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
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Coronavirus Updates
CategoriesPublished:Even though we are not physically in the office, we continue providing free and confidential services to the breast cancer community.
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The pandemic may close college campuses, but it can’t kill a school’s spirit, or compassion.
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For six weeks, at 5 pm on Tuesdays, there will be wellness sessions for people to join at home.
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We are taking precautions while continuing to provide services to clients during the coronavirus epidemic.
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Adriana Valencia, LMSW
CategoriesPublished:Bilingual Social Worker
I am a bilingual Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with underserved communities. -
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Serious illness can get people thinking about the future and what effect their will have on their life and family. Finances are a part of that thinking.
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The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is featured in The Island Now.
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In their new roles of leadership, both women look forward to expanding the services provided at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.
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Sleep disturbance is common in patients diagnosed with breast cancer and can persist throughout treatment.
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Article discussing the ongoing financial toll of long-term diseases that often surprises patients.
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The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is expanding its support of Spanish-speaking breast cancer survivors on Long Island. The initiative is featured in Newsday.
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Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program thanks Hillary Rutter for her 23 years as director and welcomes her successor, Reyna Machado.
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She wanted to have a conversation with someone who had had breast cancer...