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St. Barnabas Hospital Making Mammograms Mobile

5.17.13 at 4:00pm by Veronica Volk

A Bronx hospital is taking mammograms on the road. St. Barnabas rolled out its new mammography van and the Bronx Health Fair this morning. Arlene Rivera is the specialty care manager for the new program. Screening and educating women is especially important to her since her own mother has been battling the disease.

"She's actually finishing up her last year of treatment. That basically inspired me to get involved in breast cancer awareness."

Former Argentine Dictator Who Oversaw Death Squads Dies At 87

5.17.13 at 3:30pm by Scott Neuman

Jorge Rafael Videla ruled Argentina from 1976-1983 and orchestrated a "Dirty War" against opponents that killed as many as 30,000 people.

Up For Discussion: Cost Of Cancer Care Avoided Too Often

5.17.13 at 3:30pm by Scott Hensley

Even cancer patients with health insurance can face steep copayments for drugs, a sizable share of hospital bills and significant incidental expenses. So wouldn't it make sense for doctors and patients to talk about financial issues up front?

'Picture Cook': Drawings Are The Key Ingredients In These Recipes

5.17.13 at 3:30pm by Lydia Zuraw

Designer Katie Shelly's upcoming cookbook offers 50 illustrated recipe "blueprints" for basic meals — from simple snacks to more hefty dishes like Eggplant Parmesan. She hopes they'll inspire any level of cook to improvise in the kitchen.