The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to the following programs in 2012

St. Barnabas Hospital - Mobile Mammography Free mammography screening, a clinical breast exam and education of self-breast examination provided to the poor and uninsured throughout the Bronx.
Program Director: Regina Lehman

Adelphi University – “Breast Cancer Educational Forum Series”  A series of four breast cancer forums to provide updated and innovative information related to breast cancer.  Topics are medical, emotional, psychological, legal and inspirational in nature.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter

South Nassau Communities Hospital – “Breast Cancer Navigation Program”  This program conducts breast cancer patient navigation services to assist breast cancer patients of the South Nassau Cancer Center located in Oceanside, which treats 350 breast cancer patients annually from diagnosis through treatment and follow up.
Program Director: Dr. Christine Hodyl

Cancer Care, Inc. – “Breast Cancer Support and Education Project”. Free, professional support services including education, information, referrals to additional sources of support, counseling and financial assistance is provided to women diagnosed with breast cancer on Long Island. 
Program Director: Patricia Spicer

New York Hospital Queens – “Cancer Resource Room”  The Cancer Resource Room, located in the lobby of the Cancer Center, will ensure access to and address the lack of culturally competent health information both in print and online, which is especially important for the diverse community that New York Hospital Queens serves.
Program Director: Dr. Mitchell Chorost

SHARE – “Young Women And Breast Cancer” offers support services, educational programming and networking opportunities to young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Key services include a teleconference support group aimed at women under 50 years of age, webinars on topics such as intimacy and sexuality, and networking events that allow women to connect in a lighthearted, festive way. 
Program Director: Ilene Winkler

Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network One-to- one emotional support for the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient taking from diagnosis to surgery to adjuvant therapies.
Program Director: Sharon Pape

Necessities, Inc. – “Necessities Bag” – Bags are designed for the pre and post mastectomy patient filled with essentials for wound care, hygiene and personal comfort. 
Program Director: Fran Mendelowitz