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Many Thanks to:
Amanda Roth, our newest volunteer and Beth Fiteni for representing us at the Sunday, May 5th, Farmers Market in Kings Park
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TWITTER-
Thanks to Karen Miller at Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition for your vital work #breastcancer twitter.com/RepSteveIsrael…
— Steve Israel (@RepSteveIsrael) May 2, 2013
MISSED THE RIVITING DISCUSSION ON APRIL 29th and 30th? CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO
Join Karen Joy Miller, New York State Breast Cancer Network, member organization Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition; Host Annie Sartor, Breast Cancer Action; Jennifer Krill, Earthworks for a FREE webinar:
Fracking and Its Connection to Breast Cancer
Register for Monday April 29th 11am (PST)/2pm (EST)
Register for Tuesday April 30th 2pm (PST)/5pm (EST)
During the webinar we will:
- Describe the process of fracking and why it is harmful
- Explain how fracking introduces cancer risks into communities
- Clarify what we know about fracking and its connections to breast cancer
- Describe the Precautionary Principle and Windows of Susceptibility. Talk about how can you get involved.
SCIENCE FORUM featuring Students from our Students and Scientist Environmental
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Learn more about the Huntington Youth Council
Monday, March 18, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Town Board Room
Huntington Town Hall
100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Bought to you by:
COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN A. BERLANDAND THE HUNTINGTON YOUTH COUNCIL
Pink Ribbon Bagel
For the month of October, Panera Bread, in partnership with WALK 97.5, will lend a helping hand by donating 25 cents for every Pink Ribbon Bagel sold in its Long Island bakery-cafes to help support: The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, Prevention Is the Cure and the Breast Cancer Research Program at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
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Prevention Is The Cure, The Facts, The Fashion
Join us for a different kind of Fall "Fun"draiser to benefit Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition -Thursday, October 4, 2012, 6 -9 pm, Rexer Parkes ,35 Gerard Street, Huntington Village
STRIKE!!!!! An evening of bowling.
Join HBCAC for a pleasant eveing of fun & friends Saturday October 20th 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Donation $50 per person. Includes buffet dinner, bowling and shoe rental. Raffels & Door Prizes as well!
(Register 6:30pm)
Interested in attending, sponsoring lanes, donating raffle prizes,Contact HBCAC office:Tel.: 631.547.1518 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Click above for Think Pink Menu
For many years, the Bohlsen Restaurant Group have helped Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition deliver the message about breast health and our campaign Prevention Is The Cure. October is Breast cancer awareness month, keep in mind the Think Pink menus at Prime, Tellers, Verace, H2O, and Beach Tree. Last year $15,000 was raised and shared among Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, West Islip and Islip coalitions.
RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN(IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT) Philip J. Landrigan, MD, MSc, thursday, Sep 27, 9:15-10:15 am
Visionary health experts share the most recent research on pioneering strategies for attaining optimal wellness. Join us for this free informative talk to get your questions answered and to discover new ways to stay healthy and vibrant.
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October 11th
GEM Magazine LI and Simon Malls Walt Whitman are partnering together for a 1 Year Anniversary Celebration for GEM Magazine featuring "Women Empowering Women" . Celebrating past GEM Magazine's LI Strong Island Women!
PLUS Paint the Mall Pink, and Girl's Night Out
Flyer coming soon..
May 30 – June 1, 2012
2012 Research Conference: The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health
Join The Children’s Environmental Health Network from May 30 – June 1, 2012 in San Francisco, CA for the 2012 Research Conference: The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health. The conference will highlight the role of epigenetics in determining the impact of the environment on pediatric disease and children’s current and future health.
This conference is intended for research scientists in the fields of environmental health, epidemiology, and environmental toxicology, as well as for public health professionals. Students in these disciplines are encouraged to register. Register now at: www.regonline.com/CEHN.
Greening Our Children 5th Annual Luncheon
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
"Children are not simply 'little adults'. They are uniquely sensitive to toxic exposures in the environment. Toxic exposures in early life can affect health and cause disease in childhood and across the entire human life span."
May 7 2012
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 
10:30am - 12:30 pm
Topic: Hydraulic Fracturing
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, on campus in the Little Theater
Long Island Public Meeting on Fracking
April 23, 2012
Come to a public meeting on fracking with community leaders, environmental advocates and elected officials. We need to keep fracking out of our state. That is why we have collected over 2,400 petitions to our State Senator, Jack Martins, showing that Long Islanders are against fracking.
On Monday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM April 23 , we will be holding a public meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Shelter Rock, to make clear that we need to ban fracking. We have invited Senator Martins, among other elected officials. Please come, and bring friends and family.
April 21, 2012 9:00am to 1:00pm
Join us at this fun-filled family event.
Speak with HBCAC's Prevention Is The Cure and Learn about environment, health and awareness.
Touch a truck, and live specimen marine life tank, E-cycling, Green Showcases and more. Free to public!
Simple Steps
“Protecting Children from Dangerous Toxins” Are our children at risk? Common products and practices that may threaten our children’s health! Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:30am
This presentation will discuss why children are at risk, an overview of important environmental topics, simple steps to reduce exposure, and where you can go for more information. Look Before You L.E.A.P. educational materials available.
Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, Mount Sinai’s Children’s Environmental Health
Center, in partnership with the Suffolk YJCC
Simple Steps: Protecting Children from Toxins
Presenters:Perry Sheffield, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine Karen Joy Miller of HBCAC
This presentation will discuss why children are at risk, an overview of important environmental topics, simple steps to reduce exposure, and where you can go for more information. Look Before You L.E.A.P. educational kit available.
Contact HBCAC office at (631) 547-1518 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information
Sustainable Film Series screening of BAG IT
The Sustainability Institute at Molloy College is proud to announce and invite you to the next Sustainable Film Series screening on Thursday March 29, 2012. Free admission, vegan food and popcorn at 6:00. Film starts at 7:00.
NIEHS and EPA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER MEETING
Strengthening the Network, March 6-7, 2011
Karen Joy Miller is a speaker at Session on Children's Advocacy Panel
Best Approach for Translation of Children's Environmental Health Science
Nsedu Witherspoon, Executive Director, Children's Environmental Health Network
Karen Joy Miller, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, Inc.,
Anthony Delucia, American Lung Association
Cynthia Pellegrini, March of Dimes
Amy Garcia, American Nurses Association
Sarah Janssen, National Resource Defense Council
Visit http://epa.gov/ncer/childrenscenters/
Long Island Teen Environmental Activist (LITEA)
February 7, 2011 Meeting
U.S Representative Steve Israel and Karen Miller, President of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, spoke to teens about environmental hazards and their effects on human health at the February 7th meeting of the Long Island Teen Environmental Activists.
Long Island Teen Environmental Activist (LITEA)
HBCAC & Prevention Is The Cure co-host screening of Gasland
http://gaslandthemovie.com
an Academy Award Nominee November 10, 2011
at The Sustainability Institute at Molloy
http://hbcac.org/pdf/SustainabilityMovieFlyer-Gasland2.pdf
Learn ways to Reduce your Impact at Home Reduce environmental health hazards in your home, personal care products & children’s toys.
Join HBCAC and NYS Pollution Prevention Institute for Eco Hour, a series of one hour web talks on environmental topics.
Click here for more information
6th Annual Bag Ladies BenefitMark Your Calendar THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011Honoring Recognized Leaders Click here for more information |
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Protecting Our Children
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The Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center in partnership with Autism Speaks presents
Exploring the Environmental Causes of Autism and Learning Disabilities
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Join us for a full-day scientific workshop with experts in the causation of autism and learning disabilities.
Featuring Speakers From:
Mount Sinai School of Medicine * The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention * The National Children's Study * Yale University * Columbia University * Drexel School of Public Health
Click here to see featured speakers and presentations.
Register by November 24, 2010
Click here to register for the workshop.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact:
Katherine Southwick at the Children's Environmental Health Center
Email:
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Telephone: (212) 824-7125
Cancer Panel Member Dr. Margaret Kripke
Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk in the Face of Uncertainty: A Conversation about the President’s Cancer Panel Report
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 At 4:00 pm
Location: John Chipman Gray Room, 2nd floor, Pound Hall Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA
Please RSVP to: Sarah Duanagan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Click here for more information
Protect Our Water-Protect Our Children- Legislator Stern
Presents "The Meds" Program
SHED THE “MEDS” PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL DAY
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10 am- 1pm
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
Bring your expired or unused medication to Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Parkway Dix Hills, New York
Click here for more information
Monday, June 28, 201012:00 - 1:00 p.m.
H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge
Guest Speaker : Kate Winnebeck, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies and New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, in associated with Rochester Institute of Technology.
Topic:
- Why are phthalates, Bisphenol-A (BPA), and heavy metals used in consumer products?
- What are the potential human health and environmental effects of the use of these products?
- What can be done to avoid them?
- How does the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, regarding chemicals in children’s articles and toys, affect consumers?
- What consumer products have been tested and contain toxic chemicals?
Space is limited to SC Employees – Lunch & Learn
Office of Cancer Awareness & Environmental Assessment Suffolk County Department of Environment & Energy Phone: 631-853-5919
Honoring Joan and Lauren Kulchinsky Mayfair Jewelers
Organic Turf Show
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
At Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY
Visit www.organicturfshow.org for further details.
The Mount Sinai Department of Preventive Medicine and the Children’s Environmental Health Center in partnership with the NIEHS/NCI
Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Center invite you to a lecture:
Breast Cancer, Endocrine Disruptors, & Early Puberty
Monday, November 30, 2009
What are the Connections? Why are so many young
Women developing Breast Cancer?
Premiere of Breast Cancer Documentary Film
“ No Family History”
Monday, October 19th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
H Lee Dennison Building
100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge
- A reception with the filmmaker will take place at 6:30pm
- Movie Premier begins at 7:30pm
- Information and resource material on Cancer Awareness and Prevention will be available
- Discussion to follow film
This event is free but space is limited. Please pre-register by emailing
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For questions, please contact the
Suffolk County Department of Environment and Energy at 631-853-5919.
click here for more information (pdf)
Launch Date For Children's Environmental Health Center, Huntington
Thursday, October 15, 10:30 am
Are you concerned about:
IndoorAir Pollution? Pesticides, Tobacco Smoke, CarbonMonoxide, Mold, Asbestos. Outdoor Pollutants?Diesel Exhaust,Water & Soil Contaminants, Sun Exposure,Waste Sites. Heavy Metals? Lead, Mercury, Arsenic.
click here for more information (pdf)
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4th Annual Bag Ladies Benefit held May 7, 2009 Honored community memberRhonda Weinmanandhighlighted recent legislationpassed in Suffolk County“Toxin Free Toddlers and Babies Act” County Executive Steve Levy and Legislator Steve Sternwere recognized by HBCAC for spearheading the firstin the nation ban of baby bottles and sippy cups containing Bisphenol-A (BPA). |
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Plastics, Chemicals and Early Puberty December 9th 2008 9:30 am Registration and Coffee
10:00 – 11:15 am Presentation, followed by Q&A
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Death And Injury From The Terrorist Attack On The WTC Did Not End On 9/11...
What if the final death toll was not 3,000 but 12,000?
September 17, 2006
Refreshments at 2pm • Film at 2:30PM
Panel Discussion at 3:45PM—5:45PM
Advance Reservations Recommended / No refunds
$7 Members, $10 Public
A Film by Alison Johnson
423 Park Avenue - Huntington, NY
Contact Cinema Arts Centre for details
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