Events
- 5th ANNUAL GREENING OUR CHILDREN
Mt. Sinai’s Children’s Environmental Health Ctr.
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SAVE THE DATE:
The 7th ANNUAL BAG LADIES BENEFIT | more
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 6-10 pm
Carlyle on the Green, at Bethpage State Park
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Click here for Directions - 3rd ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Sponsored by Edge Electronics
Thursday, June 14, 2012 | more
Journal Opportunities - HOT OFF THE PRESS
Look Before You L.E.A.P Bilingual Coloring Book
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PAST EVENTS
- HBCAC in partnership with Leg. Steve Stern, HHH PTA Council and Mt. Sinai Presents-
Simple Steps: “Protecting Children from Dangerous Toxins”
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:30am
| more - Long Island Public Meeting on Fracking
Monday, April 23, 7-9 pm
Manhasset NY
Why Should Long Islanders Be Concerned About Fracking?
| more - 2012 Family Earth Day Expo
Saturday, April 21, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Rear parking area at Town Hall.
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Public Health & the Environment:
The Debate over Hydraulic Fracturing
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10:30-12:30
| more- In Recognition of
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
PINK RIBBONS, INC.
Film & Guests Speakers from HBCAC
& Breast Cancer Action
Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30pm
| more - HBCAC, Suffolk YJCC and Mt. Sinai CEHC present
Simple Steps: Protecting Children from Toxins
Thursday, March 29th at 7:30 pm
| more - SIMPLE STEPS TO REDUCE
EXPOSURE TO TOXINS
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:00-2:00 p.m. | more
- Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program (BCERP) Annual Meeting
Extended Environmental Exposures (more) - Learn ways to Reduce your Impact at Home (more)
- HBCAC Applauds the Strong Community Partnerships that Helped to Raise
Funds During October 2011
(more) - 7th Annual Charity Golf Outing (more)
- Simple Steps to Protecting Our Children (more)
- 6TH Annual Bag Ladies Benefit (more)
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The Breast Cancer Biologues
The Breast Biologues is an award-winning, animated video narrated by Peter Coyote that explains how the normal breast develops and how exposure to potential cancer-causing chemicals at specific times during breast development may influence future breast cancer risk. The video is part of an educational toolkit that also includes a narrative comic book. It was developed by the Bay Area Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Center and zero breast cancer, one of four centers in the U.S. tasked with studying environmental causes of breast cancer by focusing on mammary gland development during puberty, a time when the breast may be particularly vulnerable to environmental influences. In 2010, the Centers transitioned to the Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program, a nationwide network of grants jointly funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Cancer Institute.
Other Newsworthy Links
Welcome to our First Edition of Environmental S.T.O.R.I.
(Student Translation and Outreach Research Initiative)
This dedicated newsletter provides a platform to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of our local high school students.
Read our quarterly newsletter that has an update on many facets of the breast cancer issues and news
Action Alerts & News
ACTION ALERT
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Speak Out Against Hydrofracking
Join Campaign for A Million Fracking Letters
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Our health is at stake; help ban hydrofracking.
Contact Governor Cuomo today either by phone or email
Each voice makes a difference… Call 518-474-8390 or Email http://www.governor.ny.gov/ contact/Governor ContactForm.php
Sample Letter | Letter to Governor Cuomo
HBCAC News
- Cure Magazine feature story with
Karen Joy Miller –
The Search for Environmental Carcinogens, 3/15/12
| See full story - April 21, The Greater Huntington Civic Group will recognize Megan Hansen and Josh Solomowitz with a H.O.P.E. Award. HOPE stands for Huntington's Organizations, People & Places of Excellence. Megan & Josh were chosen for their work in the area of cancer research.
The Greater Huntington Civic Group HOPE Award is bestowed upon an individual, organization or business that has displayed outstanding service to the community of the Township of Huntington, New York, and/or has, through good works or endeavors, enhanced the reputation or renown of the Township on a local, regional, national or international level. They will receive their award along with five others at the HOPE Award Gala held April 21, 2012.
| See full story - Congratulations to Three of 2011 Students for Recent Recognition:
On March 5, 2012, Kayla Neville, Commack HS Honored by NY Senators John Flanagan and Jack Martins for Cancer Research
Senators Flanagan (2nd Senate District) and Martins (7th Senate District) joined together to recognize High School junior Kayla Neville, and Great Neck South High School senior John Yang for their efforts to study experimental nanoparticles in an effort to better treat and diagnose cancer in human. The two students were honored by the full Senate and presented with New York State Senate Resolutions for recently being recognized nationally for their joint project and for their dedication in the fight against cancer.
| See full story | See Video - LI students honored for cancer research
Newsday Features Students and Scientists Environmental Research Program, January 5, 2012. Jan. 5, 2012| See full story
- Huntington HS Juniors Participate in Cancer Conference
Huntington High School juniors recently participated in a national conference in Cincinnati that focused on breast cancer's connection to environmental factors. | See full story
ENVIRONMENTAL News
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The Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center (CEHC) publishes a list of the top ten toxic chemicals suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities
Last month, the CDC reported that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1 of every 88 American children -- a 23% increase from 2006 and a 78% increase from 2002. CDC also reported that ADHD now affects 14% of American children. April 25, 2012 | See full story -
Breast Cancer and the Environment –
Report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)
A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Breast Cancer and the Environment: A Life Course Approach, examines the existing literature about breast cancer risk posed by various environmental factors. December 9 2011 | See full story - Dangers of environmental contaminants for children and expecting women
Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, MD, MSc, Director of the Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center, speaks to the dangers of environmental contaminants for children and expecting women.
December 6 2011. | See full story
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Launches Their Roadmap To Protect Public Health! December 5 2011 | See full story
- The Increase in Thyroid Cancer
While the incidence of many cancers is declining, thyroid cancer is one that is steadily soaring, especially in women.
Nov 18 2011 See full story
- Study suggests widespread BPA Contamination of paper products,
Bisphenol-A (BPA) seems impossible to avoid.
Researchers detected trace amounts of the estrogen-like compound in a wide variety of paper products most of us touch every day, including toilet paper, paper towels, newspapers and business cards. | See full story - CDC scientist: tests needed on gas drilling impact
One of the government's top scientists says much more research is needed to determine the possible impacts of shale gas drilling on human health and the environment. | See full story
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