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Welcome to Rotary Club of The Hudson Valley

Are you enthusiastic about making positive changes in your community and the world? Then join us! Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service, international understanding, peace, and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group throughout the world who share your drive to make the world a better place.

Public Health Initiative: Outreach For Early Detection Of Breast Cancer Lesions

We are delighted to launch this Public Health Initiative, an outreach program for early detection of breast cancer lesions based on an innovative new device, iBreastExam. This new device is (a) non-invasive; (b) portable; (c) radiation-free; and (d) gives results in minutes. Read more

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Public Health Initiative - Breast Cancer Lesion Detection Outreach completed

Rotarians at their best!

We completed phase 2 of the Public Health Initiative, the outreach for early detection of Breast Cancer Lesions with the innovative device iBreastExam. About 200 tests were conducted by specially trained iBreastExam testers on from May 22 to August 7, 2021, in two phases. The first phase was held in United Community Center in New Rochelle, from May 22 - June 12. The second phase was held in the Kiley Youth Center in Peekskill from July 17 to August 7. The Rotary Club of Peekskill was a partner in the second phase. A HUGE thanks to every one - Rotarians and non-Rotarians, including the medical team led by Dr. Castaldi and her hand-picked team from Westchester Medical Center.

The dedication and commitment of Rotarians was commendable! Tireless efforts embodying "Service Above Self!

Breast Cancer Lesion Screening: First Phase Completed!

We completed the first phase of the much-heralded Public Health Initiative, an outreach program for early detection of breast cancer lesions based on an innovative new device, iBreastExam. United Community Center of Westchester hosted this outreach at its premises in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Maria Castaldi, Head of Breast Cancer Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, and her hand-picked medical team conducted the tests from May 22 - June 12, 2021. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions and fears, we tested and gave follow-up instructions to 96 women. This was our first project, and illustrates our dedicated, dynamic, and action-oriented Club!

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Rotary’s Response to the 1918 Flu Pandemic

An estimated 500 million people worldwide became infected. Many cities closed theaters and cinemas, and placed restrictions on public gatherings. Rotary clubs adjusted their activities while also helping the sick.

This is how Rotary responded to the influenza pandemic that began in 1918 and came in three waves, lasting more than a year.

The Rotary Club of Berkeley, California, USA, meets in John Hinkel Park during the 1918 flu pandemic.

Photo by Edwin J. McCullagh, 1931-32 club president. Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Berkeley.