NORTH FORK BREAST HEALTH COALITION
SERVICES
THE NFBHC IS PLEASED TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING FREE SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUPS
NORTH FORK BREAST HEALTH COALITION
together with PBMC - Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County
Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets via Zoom the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Maureen O’Connor,
Director of Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County at
Peconic Bay Medical Center: (631) 548-6320, extension 1400,
or
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets via Zoom the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Maureen O’Connor,
Director of Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County at
Peconic Bay Medical Center: (631) 548-6320, extension 1400,
or
GENTLE YOGA- Kate Alesio
Meets in person the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6-7 p.m.
Participants would need to being their own mat and props.
RSVP required to Kate via text or phone to 631-455-0595
REFLEXOLOGY - Natalie Lugo
Every other Monday of each Month
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Contact Natalie for an appointment at 631-848-2759
MASSAGE & LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY - Kathleen Tilley
First, Second, Third & Fourth Thursday of each Month
3:00 -7:00 p.m
Contact Kathy for an appointment at 631-653-3355
Services Flyer (printable)
Services are held at the NFBHC office
185 Old Country Road, Suite 6, Riverhead, and are free of charge
North Fork Breast Health Coalition "Lend A Helping Hand" Grant
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently under a physician’s care, you are eligible for a one-time grant of up to $1,000, which may be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa. Please call 631-208-8889 for information.
Who is eligible?
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Individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy and can provide confirmation by their physicians.
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Individuals who live on the North Fork and are currently under treatment.
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Individuals must sign a consent and release form.
NFBHC Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research
and Support Fund
If you have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and have already received our "Lend a Helping Hand Grant" and are currently under a physician’s care, you are eligible additional grant of up to $2,500, which may be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa. Please call 631-208-8889 for information.
Who is eligible?
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Individuals who have already recievd the "Lend a Helping Hand Grant .
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Individuals who have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy and can provide confirmation by their physicians.
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Individuals who live on the North Fork and are currently under treatment.
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Individuals must sign a consent and release form.
Speakers’ Bureau
If you are a civic or service organization or any kind of public institution and would like to have a speaker at your meeting to discuss breast cancer, please contact us at 631-208-8889.
Resources:
Support Group
Mammograms
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Cancer Services (free) - 631-548-632
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Northwell Health Grossman Imaging - 631-405-3240
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Eastern L.I. Hospital - 631-477-1000
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Northwell Health Imaging at North Fork - 631-727-2755
Breast Cancer Programs
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American Cancer Society - 631-435-7070 (Reach to Recovery) (Look Good, Feel Better)
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LI Cancer Care Center - 516-364-8130 (Help & Hope) (Financial Assistance Available)
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Cancer Services of Suffolk County- 631-548-6320
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Fighting Chance for Cancer Patients - 631-725-4646 (Counseling and Support)
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North Fork Breast Health Coalition - 631-208-8889 (Counseling and Support) (Financial Assistance Available)
