Washington’s Best Dentist is a Greek American
Greek American Despina Markogiannakis, also known as “Dr. Marko” to many of her patients, has recently been named "Washington DC’s Best Dentist".
The Chevy Chase,...
US Study Highlights ‘Devastating’ Impact of Austerity on Greece’s Health
A new study by researchers from the University of Washington found that the health of the Greek population declined and death rates rose sharply after...
Report Claims Austerity Harmed Greeks’ Healthcare
Greece's death rate rose three times faster than the Western European average between 2010 and 2016 amid a decline in health attributed to austerity...
Greek American Dr. Steven Kalkanis Elected Director of American Board of Neurological Surgery
Greek American Steven N. Kalkanis, M.D., Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Henry Ford Health System and Medical Director of the Henry Ford...
Greek Researcher Spearheads New Cancer-Treatment Study
A Greek researcher has headed a study which discovered how specifically targeted cancer treatment improved patient survival rates.
Apostolia Tsimperidou at the Anderson Cancer Centre...
Earth Friendly Products ‘Go Green for Pink’ to Fight Cancer
A Greek-American firm which has spent 50 years producing environmentally-friendly cleaning products has announced a year-long partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Earth Friendly...
Your Greek Heritage Might Save 6-Month-Old Elias
A Greek-American family has launched an appeal for donations of bone marrow to save the life of their six-month-old baby, Elias.
Elias has been fighting...
Greek Harvard Scientist Dives Into the Mystery of Multiple Sclerosis
Over 200 genetic factors were linked with the increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis as a result of international research (the largest to date)...
Greeks Create Heart Cells from Stem Cells
Researchers working with stem cells at Stanford University look to create heart cells from stem cells. The project, led by cardiovascular medicine instructor and Greek native, Dr....
World No Tobacco Day: The Greek-American Who Fights Smoking in Greece
Greeks are known as hardcore smokers who live in a country that doesn’t change habits easily, even if it is against the law. However,...
First Uterus Transplant in the US By Kefalonian Doctor
Dr. Andreas G. Tzakis performed the first uterus transplant in the US, giving hope to millions of women around the world who cannot procreate...
Seleni Gathers Top Policymakers on Capitol Hill, Honors Two Mothers in Public Service
On Friday June 12th, nearly 200 people came together on Capitol Hill to honor the leadership of women and mothers in public service and recognize their commitment to improving maternal mental health and family life.
