Resources

The Breast Health Initiative

Through The Breast Health Initiative (BHI) at Northern Westchester Hospital, underserved women (primarily Latinas) receive a holistic continuum of free, accessible, comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and timely breast health services. While some imaging centers in the community may provide initial breast screening, BHI is the source in northern Westchester for comprehensive breast health services, from education and screening to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services.

The BHI targets women age 40 and over or those at high risk, of whom about 90% live at or below the poverty level and 90% are without health insurance.

As a NYS Cancer Services Program provider, NWH works with a variety of community partners that serve Latina women, including Open Door Family Medical Centers, Community Center of Northern Westchester and Neighbor’s Link to provide essential breast health education and services.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org

American Society of Breast Disease
www.asbd.org

BreastCancer.org is a not-for-profit providing breast cancer information
www.breastcancer.org

Cancer Care, Inc.
www.cancercare.org

Gilda’s Club
www.gildasclubwestchester.org

Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Cancer Web Site
www.lynnsage.northwestern.edu

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
www.accreditedbreastcenters.org

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
www.nabco.org

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
www.cancer.gov

National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC)
www.breastcare.org

National Lymphedema Network
www.lymphnet.org

Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org