American Cancer Society, Staten Island Region

This Memorial Day we honor the memory of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we focus on women's health this month, try to get exercise in wherever you can. Today , try biking to work to increase your health.

Since COVID 19, we have seen a decline in cancer screening rates, leading to diagnoses at a later stage and therefore are much harder to treat. Have you gotten your screenings for 2022? Learn more about getting screened here: https://www.cancer.org/.../american-cancer-society-urges....

Feelings and reactions can change frequently in troubling times, and staying positive can help protect your overall health. There are things you can do to help deal with stressful situations and have a good sense of well-being. Learn more about how you can focus on your mental health at https://www.cancer.org/.../nurture-your-emotional-health....

"As a nurse we have the opportunity to heal the mind, soul, heart, and body of our patients. They may forget your name but they will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou

Nurses support us- help us celebrate nurse appreciation day- tag a nurse in appreciation!

Happy Mother's Day! Sign up in honor of the woman in your life that inspires you the most. .

Teachers are our inspiration. Tag a teacher that has made a difference in your life. You can make a difference in people's lives as well.

Recipe of the Month!
An easy meal for mom - This creamy, comforting twist on risotto tastes decadent, but is actually much healthier (and easier) than the traditional version. Classic risotto is made with white (arborio) rice and large quantities of high fat ingredients, such as butter and cheese. This one-pot meal is both simple and delicious and makes for great leftovers to eat throughout the week.

Thank you to all of our teachers! You inspire all of us!

We’ve awarded four
Institutions $4.08M each to establish Cancer Health Equity Research Centers on their campuses. We can’t wait to see the innovative findings from , , , and .

To close out month, we are focusing on the Asian/ Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Community. Learn more about cancer disparities in the communities and how ACS is closing those gaps here: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/facts-figures-report-cancer-rates-vary-widely-among-asian-americans-native-hawaiians-and-pacific-islanders.html