(Long Island, NY) Gabriella Minicozzi, an independent Girl Scout with Service Unit 17 of West Islip, recently submitted her Gold Award project, representing the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. “Brace Yourself Breast Cancer,” involved the creation of inspirational pink bracelets. As the daughter and granddaughter of breast cancer survivors, she wanted to support breast cancer patients while raising awareness.
“I am doing this project with the help of my family and friends in order to increase awareness of the disease throughout my neighborhood,” said Ms. Minicozzi. “I want to encourage people to get screened, since early detected is the best protection.”
Gabriella Minicozzi, an independent Girl Scout with Service Unit 17 of West Islip, recently submitted her Gold Award project, representing the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Photo Credit: Good Samaritan Hospital.
Wearing these bracelets, which are inscribed with inspirational quotes by other breast cancer survivors, gives women comfort during their recovery while reminding them that they are not alone in their fight. When they look down at their wrist, the quote of encouragement helps them stay strong. Nurse Manager of Good Samaritan’s Breast Health Center/Radiation Oncology Bonnie Edsall was more than happy to accept these special bracelets from Ms. Minicozzi at the recent “Pink Flags” kick-off event held at the hospital.
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Breast Health Center was created in response to community need for a comprehensive patient-focused program of early detection and diagnosis, positive reinforcement through counseling and support and effective treatment utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art equipment.
For more information on Good Samaritan’s cancer services, call (631) 376-4444 or visit www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The medical center has more than 3,775 employees and 900 physicians on staff and had nearly 26,000 patient admissions and nearly 90,000 emergency department visits in 2013. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit the website atwww.good-samaritan-hospital.org.
The medical center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.
