LAUNCH OF CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL GROUP, HUNTINGTON – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009

Shown here l to r – Damiris Perez, Mt. Sinai, Steve Boese, Learning Disabilities Assoc., NYS, Dr. Phil Landrigan, Mt. Sinai, Karen Miller, HBCAC, Beth Fiteni, LEAP committee, and Dr. Maida Galvez, Mt. Sinai

Despite the wet weather, it didn’t rain on the launch of the new Mount Sinai’s Center for Excellence in Children’s Environmental Health at North Shore Medical Group in Huntington on Oct. 15th.

Many people took time out of their busy morning to attend the launch held at Rainbow Chimes, Inc Pre-School in Huntington. The keynote speakers were world-renowned pediatrician Philip Landrigan, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino who provided funding for the new center. Karen Miller, president of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition and Prevention Is The Cure, Inc. spoke about how their efforts and enthusiasm were key to the Center’s establishment.

The Center provides consultations, referrals and medical management to children diagnosed with diseases that are possibly linked to toxins in the environment and to children who have been exposed to toxic substances.

Dr. Landrigan, a physician at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is an international leader in public health and preventive medicine. His riveting speech captured the crowd’s attention when he discussed the connection between environmental toxins and the impact they have on our children’s health.

Also a big supporter of environmental health is Senator Marcellino, who has sponsored laws to protect the health of New Yorkers. For almost 15 years Senator Marcellino has been an avid supporter for the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition’s environmental programs including providing the funding for Look Before You L.E.A.P., a line of education materials created by HBCAC. These materials provide environmental health information in an entertaining manner for children and their families.

The Center for Excellence in Children’s Environmental Health at North Shore Medical Group is a wonderful resource for the community, and would not have been possible without the support of Senator Marcellino, Dr. Landrigan and the staff at North Shore Medical Group. Visit the location at 241 E. Main Street, Huntington and to speak to a health expert call 866-265-6201.

Look Before You L.E.A.P.” display of educational materials
Keynote speakers - NYS 5th District, Senator Carl Marcellino and Mt. Sinai School of Preventive Medicine, Dept. Chair Dr. Philip Landrigan.	Rainbow Chimes pre-school class enjoys singing about the importance of good hand washing.