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MCC and Unite for HER

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention: Empowering Patients Through Support and Knowledge

Drs. Shoshana Rosenberg, Laura Pinheiro, and Vered Stearns received a community partnership-building grant last summer from the Cornell Center for Health Equity to establish a partnership between the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center (MCC) Breast Program and Unite for HER, a non-profit organization supporting and empowering individuals diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer.

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Infographic: When Sudden Cardiac Arrest Strikes

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is when your heart stops beating. When this happens, blood no longer flows to your brain and other organs. A quick response is vital.

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Guiding Your Child Towards a Heart-Healthy Life

Want your child to have a healthy heart throughout life? It doesn’t happen by accident. Incorporate these heart-healthy habits.

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Infographic: Take 8 for Heart Health

The American Heart Association recently updated and expanded Life’s Simple Seven™ to Life’s Essential 8™. Follow these steps to better heart health.

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Video: Navigating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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Video: Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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Video: Comprehensive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Care

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Does Cancer Affect Your Risk for Heart Disease?

Cancer changes everything. It even changes your risk for heart disease. Find out if you’re in harm’s way and what to do about it.

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Podcast: Supporting Your Teen's Mental Health

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu discusses the rising trends of anxiety and mental health disorders among teenagers.

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Heart Health Takes Center Stage this February

Just in time for Heart Health Month in February, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ has made it easier to find the practical information you need to live your best heart-healthy life.