PREVENTION IS THE CURE | HUNTINGTON BREAST CANCER ACTION COALITION

900 Walt Whitman Road, LL 12, Melville, NY 11747

Eligibility

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Hours

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631-547-1518

Voice·

Main

631-547-1520

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttp://www.hbcac.org

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Fees

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Service area

SUFFOLK County, NY Nassau County, NY

Seeks to focus on the disease rather than ways of coping with it once diagnosed by: increasing public awareness of environmental links to the disease; gaining support for the precautionary principles as it applies to public policy; urging the public to demand more funding for environmental health research; and encouraging a better attitude toward personal lifestyle.

Last assured

08/10/2021

What's Here

Fundraising Campaigns Public Awareness / Education Volunteer Opportunities Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education Health Education

Providing organization

HUNTINGTON BREAST CANCER ACTION COALITION

Grassroots breast cancer organization that promotes breast cancer awareness through education, advocacy and support. Operates a Resource Center to provide referrals on matters relating to breast cancer. Offers educational outreach programs, low-cost/no-cost mammograms, teaches breast self-exam, runs support groups and provides certain in-home services to Huntington residents undergoing breast cancer treatment. Hosts the Prevention is the Cure Walk held yearly.