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January 4, 2023

Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are cancers of the blood and bone marrow. They start when something goes awry with hematopoietic stem cells—immature cells that can develop into any type of blood cell. Myeloid cells, also found in the bone marrow, can develop abnormalities as well. As cancerous cells tend to do, the affected blood cells proliferate, crowding out normal cells.                                    ...

June 22, 2022

This Weill Cornell podcast hosted by ...

April 22, 2022

Disrupting Cancer Health Disparities

While cancer treatments have improved over the years, there are still many barriers of entry to to care for many individuals. Community outreach and engagement can help to combat existing health disparities and dismantle myths surrounding many treatable diseases. Through the help of community health workers and dedicated teams, these efforts are bringing health...

Apr
11
1:00pm - 4:00pm NYP-BMH Center for Community Health
Join us as we paint and learn about clinical trials!
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Aug
07
6:00pm - 7:30pm Marcy Libary
Join the Marcy Library for a summer series of free painting classes with Weill Cornell Medicine. Classes will be led by a trained art instructor and all art supplies will be provided. Participants have the opportunity to learn about clinical trials with Weill Cornell's BRIDGE Program, created to improve the health of historically underserved communities. Open to adults of all ages. Bring your friends and neighbors for a relaxing session of painting at the library!
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Past Community Outreach Events


Dr. Nima Ghalehsari giving a speech on a stage

Dr. Nima Ghalehsari of NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital speaks at Myeloma Minute at Maranatha SDA in Brooklyn, NY

Health and Wellness in the Caribbean Community on Talk A D Town Radio (TTR):

Patient Navigator, Kareen Lambert, of NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is joined by Dr. Nima Ghalehsari (NYP-BMH) and BRIDGE Program Manager, Kellie Jack, to educate the Caribbean community on blood cancers

Blood Cancer Awareness Conversation on Caribbean Power Jam Radio:

Patient Navigator, Kareen Lambert, of New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is joined by Dr. Adrienne Phillips (Weill Cornell Medicine) and BRIDGE Program Manager, Kellie Jack, to educate the Caribbean-American community on blood cancers and the importance of clinical trials.

Weill Cornell Medicine BRIDGE Program 1300 York Avenue New York, NY 10065 Phone: (929) 470-9410