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Episcopal Health Services Rallies to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Far Rockaway, New York, November 11, 2025 — Episcopal Health Services (EHS) united team members, community partners and local residents in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to educate the community, promote early detection, and support research benefiting those affected by the disease.

EHS team members participated in a Wear Pink Day on Oct. 17 to raise awareness for breast cancer.
EHS team members participated in a Wear Pink Day on Oct. 17 to raise awareness for breast cancer.

The initiative began with EHS’ “Real Men Wear Pink” Fashion Show, sponsored by the EHS Organizational Wellness Committee, where ambassadors from across the health system raised funds for the American Cancer Society before taking to the runway to celebrate survivors and honor individuals currently undergoing treatment.

Episcopal Health Services’ Chief Executive Officer, Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM (center), poses with ambassadors at the “Real Men Wear Pink” fashion show.
Episcopal Health Services’ Chief Executive Officer, Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM (center), poses with ambassadors at the “Real Men Wear Pink” fashion show.

Momentum continued throughout October through sweatshirt purchases by team members and community members, and support of a Pink Treat Sale benefiting the American Cancer Society.

On Oct. 15, EHS’ Population Health team hosted an on-site event to provide community members with mammogram scheduling and breast health education, expanding access to care.

“Early detection saves lives, and timely access to mammography is a critical part of quality care,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer at EHS. “Through screening events, education and strong partnerships, we are committed to ensuring that everyone in the Rockaways, Five Towns, and surrounding communities, has access to the breast health care services they need.”

EHS team members also joined local and community partners during two awareness walks — the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and the eighth annual Trina Williams Far Rockaway Cancer & Domestic Violence Walk on Oct. 19. Their participation helped raise visibility and support for individuals and families affected by breast cancer and domestic violence.

Latoya Maragh, MS. MPH, RN, Public Health Nurse and other members of EHS’ Population Health Team provided health screenings and materials to participants at Trina Williams Far Rockaway Cancer & Domestic Violence Walk.
Latoya Maragh, MS. MPH, RN, Public Health Nurse and other members of EHS’ Population Health Team provided health screenings and materials to participants at Trina Williams Far Rockaway Cancer & Domestic Violence Walk.
EHS Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Karen Paige, MBA, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, CPXP, OCN (second from left), is pictured with (from left): Annu Kapoor, Senior Director of Oncology Services; Saundra Chisolm, Director of Employee Health and Wellness; and Ronica Ganesh, Director of Benefits & Total Rewards, at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
EHS Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Karen Paige, MBA, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, CPXP, OCN (second from left), is pictured with (from left): Annu Kapoor, Senior Director of Oncology Services; Saundra Chisolm, Director of Employee Health and Wellness; and Ronica Ganesh, Director of Benefits & Total Rewards, at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

“Every walk, every conversation, and every act of support can make a difference for someone facing cancer or domestic violence,” said Sharika Gordon, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at EHS. “We proudly stand with survivors and their families while continuing to raise awareness, foster education and strengthen support services for the communities we serve.”

EHS wrapped up its Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities with Mammoween at the Margaret O. Carpenter Women’s Health Center, where participants received walk-in mammography services and enjoyed giveaways encouraging regular screening.

EHS team members provided walk-in mammograms at the Margaret O. Carpenter Women’s Health Center as part of the Mammoween event.
EHS team members provided walk-in mammograms at the Margaret O. Carpenter Women’s Health Center as part of the Mammoween event.

Breast cancer screenings save lives. To schedule a mammogram or learn more about breast health services at EHS, please visit ehs.org or call 718-EHS-DOCS.

About Episcopal Health Services

Episcopal Health Services Inc., (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. The system provides emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved Rockaways and Five Towns populations. The system provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services, regardless of their ability to pay.