Meet Brianna!
Brianna GhelarducciMSW Intern Brianna joined Gilda’s Club in January 2022 as a Social Work intern. She is involved facilitating support groups, gaining insight on how intake visits are completed, and […]
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June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month!
What does it mean to be a ‘survivor’?According to the National Institute of Health and the American Cancer Society: an individual is considered (to be) a cancer survivor from the
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How to Support Teens and Children Impacted by Cancer
Cancer does not exist in a vacuum. When a parent, child, or other family member is dx with a life threatening illness, the entire family system is impacted and changed.For
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Meet Eleanor!
Eleanor Nyakina AkumuClubhouse Operations Manager Eleanor currently works as the Clubhouse Operations Manager at Gilda’s Club Westchester, and has 10 years of direct experience assisting senior executives. She has a
May 2nd is Melanoma Monday
Every year, the first Monday of May, known as Melanoma Monday, is designated by the American Academy of Dermatology (AADA) to raise awareness about skin cancer. Each year, approximately 5.4
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Partnering with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals
NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital are part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital network. They have a long history of providing high quality health care to residents of
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National Minority Cancer Awareness Month – Addressing Health Disparities
According to the National Institute of Health, National Minority Health Month: Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups.Encourages
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Early Detection Can Prevent Cancer
April is National Cancer Control Month
April is National Cancer Control Month, aiming to raise awareness for cancer prevention and treatment.
Early Detection Can Prevent Cancer
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Meet Scott!
Scott E. Weiner Volunteer Workshop Facilitator Scott is a certified hypnotist who facilitates hands-on stress reduction workshops monthly in both Westchester and NYC. He has lost track, but thinks he
Leadership Changes: All Good Things Must Come to an End
As they say, all good things must come to an end. This week, we bid farewell to our beloved Executive Director, Jen Scully. For nearly 15 years, Jen has proven her dedication and commitment to the entire Gilda’s Club Westchester community while wearing numerous hats and holding key roles during her time here.
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