Archives - January 1970
Archives - January 1970
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men, and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. About 1 out of 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 300,000 new cases of prostate… read more...
NYCDCC Welfare Fund Highlights National Recovery Month in Relaunch of MEND Program
Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? To promote this cause, the Benefit Funds encourages our members to learn more about addiction and recovery, and share these resources with their friends, family, and communities. In 2021, nearly 50 million Americans met the criteria for substance use disorder, yet… read more...
August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to provide our membership information about this rare form of cancer, as well as highlight the Welfare Fund’s partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering (through MSK Direct). Appendix cancer (also referred to as appendiceal cancer) is a rare… read more...
August is National Eye Exam Month
To promote everyday eyecare and long-term eye health, we would like to remind our members that the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund provides vision care benefits for eligible participants and their covered dependents. By scheduling regular eye exams, you can make sure your prescriptions are up-to-date,… read more...
2023-2024 Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners Honored at Luncheon
On Thursday, June 29th, winners of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship were recognized by the Board of Trustees at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of… read more...
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and to promote this cause, the NYCDCCBF would like to highlight these rare forms of cancer and offer resources for our members. Sarcoma is a term for a broad group of cancers that begin in bones and soft (connective) tissues. Sarcoma often… read more...
Study Reveals Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, Most Prevalent Among Young Men
As legalization and use of cannabis (marijuana) continues to increase, researchers are discovering more about cannabis’ health effects, especially in young people. According to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young men with… read more...
The MEND Program and National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund would like to highlight our Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. The MEND Program is designed specifically for NYCDCC members and their dependents to help them address mental health issues… read more...
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Testicular cancer affects 1 in 250 males, and is the most common cancer among males aged 15 to 35. To promote awareness of this particular cancer, the NYCDCCBF is providing our membership this brief educational article, in cooperation with our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering (“MSK”). What is Testicular Cancer?… read more...
Resources for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, and to promote this cause, the NYCDCCBF is offering you a list of resources for stress management. Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but by recognizing stressors and understanding how they impact us, we can take better care of ourselves and lead happier, healthier… read more...