Thalassemia awareness event scheduled for Astoria, New York

An educational event titled ‘Understanding Thalassemia: What Every Greek-American Should Know’ is set to take place on Tuesday, October 27, at the Dionysos restaurant in Astoria, New York.

Guest speaker Maria Chatzidimitriou will lead the session, which aims to provide insights into living with thalassemia. The discussion will feature conversations with patients and Greek and Cypriot parents regarding their personal experiences. Key topics include the definition of the disease, carrier testing, the social stigma associated with the condition, and the impact of a diagnosis on families and children.