Looking to build on its successful inaugural event which raised $35,000 for breast cancer research in the state, Paddle for Progress Rhode Island hosted its 2nd Annual Fun Paddle last month, with more than 100 people showing up to help turn Wickford Harbor pink. Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Theresa Graves and Lifespan’s Dr. Stephanie Graff…
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‘Paddle for Progress’ Raises Nearly $32K for Breast Cancer Research in RI
The first year of Paddle for Progress was a remarkable success. With about 75 paddlers taking to the waters of Wickford Harbor last month, the inaugural event raised just under $32,000 for breast cancer research in Rhode Island. Deb Shapiro, the event’s founder, presented a check to Dr. Theresa Graves, director of The Center for…
Mother-Daughter Duo Launch ‘Paddle for Progress’ After Shared Breast Cancer Battle
(WJAR) — “We were stunned and shocked,” said Deb Shapiro, recalling when her then 40-year-old daughter Daryl West was diagnosed with breast cancer. “And then 100 days later I go for my mammogram a little earlier than usual just because of what we’re dealing with and I’m diagnosed with breast cancer.” “Daryl had a much…
To benefit breast cancer research, Dr. Graves joins survivors’ ‘Paddle for Progress’
Within 100 days, Deb Shapiro and her daughter were diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing treatment at The Center for Breast Care at Brown Surgical Associates and Lifespan’s Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, both women want to raise money for breast cancer research and increase awareness about the resources available right here in Rhode Island. They…
Dr. Tassanari on Podcast: Breast Cancer Screening is Vital
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness, Brown Surgical Associate’s Dr. Julia Tassanari and Dr. Stephanie Graff from Newport Hospital Monday appeared on WADK’s Newport Hospital Podcast to discuss the importance of breast cancer screenings. Listen to Podcast » Newport Hospital is home to the Lifespan Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, joining Miriam Hospital and…
Rhode Island Burn Foundation Hosting Fundraiser Comedy Show
In addition to laughter being able to raise spirits, the Rhode Island Burn Foundation is hoping it will also help raise money that will eventually support burn survivors and their families. The nonprofit, with the help of Funny4Funds, is hosting its first-ever comedy fundraiser. Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. David Harrington is the director of RIBF and…
BSA Doctor’s Doodles Raising Funds for Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Dr. Francois Luks is more than just a skilled pediatric surgeon with Brown Surgical Associates. He’s a skilled artist who is now using that talent to raise money for Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Dr. Luks recently began selling his illustrations of notable Rhode Island landmarks as notecards. Locations include the East Bay Bike Path, the Congregational…
Dr. Moreira’s SURGE Lab Conducting Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Study
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 5, 2021) — As millions of people continue to roll up their sleeves each and every day to get vaccinated against COVID-19, researchers at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University are conducting a study to gauge perspectives about the vaccine and to determine if there are significant differences in opinion about…
BSA Trauma Nurse Spearheads Helmet Donation to ‘Black Girls Do Bike’
When Brown Surgical Associates’ Nie Bohlen, MSN RN learned about a new chapter of Black Girls Do Bike starting up in Newport, she knew she wanted to get involved. After hearing about the new chapter on an NPR program, Bohlen – the trauma program manager for Rhode Island and Hasbro Children’s Hospitals, asked Julie Bromberg,…
National Wear Red Day brings attention to heart disease in women
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in the U.S., even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with one dying from heart disease approximately every 80 seconds, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. Carla Moreira appeared on Eyewitness News on WPRI 12 to discuss how the disease affects women in Rhode…
