“All Aboard” with Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway Raven Rail, LLC.
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This back-to-school season let’s ensure all children and young adults get caught up on recommended immunizations. This is an especially critical time for preteens and teens, who need four types of vaccines to help protect against serious diseases: meningococcal vaccine to protect against meningitis and bloodstream infections; HPV vaccine to protect against the six different
The HPV vaccination prevents cancer. The HPV vaccine prevents Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a common virus which 8 out of 10 people will get in their lifetime. It is designed to prevent HPV infection and is targeted towards the specific types of HPV that can lead to 6 different types of cancer, and genital warts.
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Cancer Prevention is an LGBTQ+ Issue. CPiA is dedicated to cancer prevention and addressing cancer disparities in the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community carries a disproportionate cancer burden, has distinctive risk factors, and faces additional barriers to accessing health care. LGBTQ+ individuals may have a higher risk of getting cancer than those who identify as
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Stony Brook Cancer Center The Long Island Aquarium is getting ready for a sun safe summer with Stony Brook Cancer Center! On May 1st, Long Island Aquarium adopted sun safety policies for visitors and employees. With support from Stony Brook Cancer Center, a new shade structure was constructed in April to protect visitors from the
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Stony Brook Cancer Center Stony Brook Cancer Center congratulates East Coast Nurseries, a Long Island-based wholesale nursery, on their new sun safety employee policy! Outdoor workers have a 60% greater risk of developing skin cancer than people who work indoors, but by incorporating sun safe practices into the workplace, the risk can be reduced. Stony
St. Lawrence County Health Initiative This March, St. Lawrence County Health Initiative’s CPiA Team participated in the North Country Kids Expo, which was held at the SUNY Canton “Roo’s House”. Naturally, the organizers emphasized the importance of family fun and hands-on experiences. CPiA had two activities at their table: an interactive board with sun safe
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Columbia University The Columbia CPiA team worked with the Staten Island Borough President’s office and Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) to design a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about HPV vaccination. From late February to early April, this PSA was displayed on the main screen in the Staten Island ferry building, which at peak times transports
What is “Head and Neck Cancer”? Head and Neck Cancer refers to any cancers located in the oral cavity, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), sinus cavities, and salivary glands (see fig. 1). These types of cancers account for 4% of all cancer diagnoses. Figure 1. “Head and Neck Cancer Regions”. Head and Neck Cancers. National
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