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June 22, 2022

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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...

October 29, 2021

Clinical Trials in Cancer Care

Clinical trials are pivotal in developing medical breakthroughs and advancing cancer treatments. Patient volunteers are instrumental in this research process. This behind-the-scenes look offers insight into how clinical trials are conducted and what participation entails, including safety precautions, risks and benefits, and much more. 

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Jul
03
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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Jul
25
2:00pm - 3:00pm Hazel Brooks Neighborhood Senior Center
Multiple Myeloma is a blood cancer that is twice more common in those of African ancestry than those of any other race/ethnicity.Learn more about this condition and its signs and symptoms during Myeloma Minute — a community-based discussion aimed to empower you about your health!
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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.

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