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Medical Support Services

• American Cancer Society
  
  Erica Moshe,
  Community Executive
  
  271 West 125th Street,
  Suite 210
  New York, NY 10027
  
  Tel: 212-663-8800
  Fax: 212-663-8835
  
  Website: www.cancer.org
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  Services: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. The Society’s prevention programs focus on tobacco control, sun protection, diet and nutrition, comprehensive school health education, early detection, and treatment.



• Breast Exam of Harlem
  
  Diana Godfrey,
  Program Director
  
  163 West 125th Street,
  4th Floor
  New York, NY 10027
  
  Tel: 212-531-8001
  Fax: 212-749-1375
  
  Website: www.mskcc.org
  
  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
  Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  
  Services: Breast Exam of Harlem offers comprehensive breast, cervical cancer, and mammogram screenings free of charge.



• Breast Feeding & Referral
  
  Maria Elena Ballesteros,
  Breast Feeding Consultant Specialist
  
  630 West 170th Street
  New York, NY 10032
  
  Tel: 212-928-0182
  Fax: 212-781-3076
  
  Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  Services: The Breast Feeding and Referral Service provides consultation and guidance for mothers who have trouble breast feeding.