Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) on Long Island, New York is a not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging breast cancer awareness through education, advocacy, involvement and support.


		Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) on Long Island, New York is a not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging breast cancer awareness through education, advocacy, involvement and support. Our mission is to focus on prevention methods while actively helping those who are faced with a positive diagnosis. Since 1992, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition has forged accessible pathways of involvement in the complex issue of breast health. Those pathways include: Awareness Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition works to keep breast cancer awareness in the forefront of public concern on Long Island. Education Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition informs the public on methods available for early detection/screening and general breast health. We have created a network for breast health consumers consisting of educational resources, trained volunteers and breast care experts. We work in partnership with local hospitals, medical offices, nutritional counselors and governmental agencies. Advocacy At every level of government, from Huntington Town Hall to Washington D.C., we encourage research, funding and legislation that will focus on prevention and intervention; ultimately leading to the eradication of breast cancer. Community Involvement Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition mobilizes volunteers and community minded people in a broad based "coalition of concern". Our community outreach includes speakers, lectures, panelists, seminars, publications, newsletters, resource guides, calendars and other informative references. Support Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition provides ongoing support groups, educational programs and other resources and products for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer. Tags: Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, HBCAC, Long Island breast cancer organization, breast cancer coalition, coalition, breast cancer, lend a helping hand, breast cancer study, mammograms, pesticides.


		Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) 746 New York Avenue Huntington NY 11743 631-547-1518 www.hbcac.org