The Power of Knowledge
How Knowing About Your Genetics Can Save Your Life
And The Lives Of Those You Love
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Federation Partner Agencies Shine During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Sharsheret and Yodeah Educate Women About Breast Cancer
In honor of Women’s History Month, our Women’s Philanthropy division wants you to know about Federation’s efforts to improve the lives of Jewish Women everywhere. Our Women’s Impact Initiative Grants are supporting two organizations that help Jewish women understand their […]
Take the test: doctors urge some South Floridians to test for genetic mutation that carries higher risk of cancer
A dangerous genetic mutation causing an alarmingly high rate of breast and ovarian cancers, and doctors say one South Florida population has a higher risk, but there is a way to detect it. 7’s Kevin Ozebek tell us that’s why […]
