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Solar Eclipse - Sun Safety

April 8 Eclipse. Prepare when viewing this once-in-a-lifetime event.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, New York State will be within the path of a solar eclipse that darkens the skies over our region!! Viewers of all ages are expected to try to catch a glimpse and must view safely. Keep Your Eyes Protected Sunglasses will NOT protect your eyes.   View a solar eclipse is […]

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Fly Safe, Sun Safe: CPiA Reminds Long Island’s Macarthur Airport Passengers to Practice Sun Safety While on Vacation

Photo ID Boarding Pass Luggage Sunscreen Stony Brook Cancer Center’s CPiA team is reminding passengers at Long Island’s Macarthur Airport to pack their sunscreen. The sun safety airport advertisement hangs in the Southwest Airlines terminal at Macarthur Airport, Suffolk County’s convenient alternative to NYC Metro airports. Time spent in the sun is likely on many

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St. Mary’s CPiA Attends Sportsman’s Day Event at Sacandaga Lake

St. Mary’s Healthcare CPiA team recently had the opportunity to educate on cancer prevention at the Sacandaga Sportsmans Day in Broadalbin. This annual event held by the Sacandaga Bible Conference (SBC) hosted over 200 community members of all ages to celebrate enjoyment of the outdoors and learn outdoors and wilderness skills. Our team spread the

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Stony Brook Cancer Center CPiA Radio Campaign

Live On the Air with CPiA: Cancer Prevention Radio Campaign with JVC Broadcasting

Stony Brook Cancer Center’s CPiA team has partnered with JVC Broadcasting to air four months of cancer prevention education across five Long Island radio stations! Public service announcements will air from January through April, urging listeners to take action against cancer. Live interviews will also be conducted on news radio stations, LI News Radio and

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Smithtown Youth Bureau Dives into a Sun Safe Summer at the Annual Town Pool Party

Stony Brook Cancer Center’s CPiA team swam alongside our community partners at the Smithtown Youth Bureau for their town pool party this July. CPiA hosted their sun safety station, with free sunscreen, sunglasses, SPF lip balms, and UV bracelets for children and families to stay safe while enjoying the summer pool party. Parents stocked up

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Long Island Aquarium Gets Ready for a Sun Safe Summer

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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Policy Passed: East Coast Nurseries Protects Employees from UV Exposure with Sun Safety Policy

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

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