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American Cancer Society - Eastern Division Asian Initiatives 41-60 Main Street Suite 307
Flushing, NY 11355 | phone: (718) 886-8890
fax: (718) 886-8981 |
Services Provided:
Background: Due to language and cultural barriers, many Asian immigrants do not have access to cancer prevention information, screenings, cancer care services and patient support programs. This disparity in health care results in a high cancer related mortality. In response to this need, American Cancer Society Eastern Division launched Asian Initiatives in 2006.
Mission and Goals: To eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Asian community of New York and New Jersey by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, though research, education, advocacy and services.
Programs and Services: (1) to promote public education on cancer prevention including community forums, radio and television educational programs, and translation of cancer related information into various Asian Languages, (2) to arrange free screening services for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and hepatitis B, (3) to provide free smoking cessation counseling and nicotine replacement therapy to help smokers to quit smoking, (4) to provide free services for cancer patients such as patient navigation, individual counseling, support groups, transportation for chemo/radiation therapy, pre or post surgery support, etc., and (5) to organize volunteer-driven community events, such as "relay For Life", and "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and survivorship while raising funds to support our programs and services.
Please note that availability of services may be limited to specific locations, populations, or language groups. | | Office Hours:
Mon:Closed
Tue-Fri:9AM - 5PM
Sat:10AM- 2PM
Languages:
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese (Fujianese), Chinese (Taiwanese)
Population/Area Serviced:
All / Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Long Island, New Jersey
Eligibility Requirements:
All
Fees:
Free
Principal Officer:
Ming Du Chang, VP of Asian Initiative
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