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12 Facts About Margaret Cuomo

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Margaret I Cuomo was born on March 29,1955 and is an American radiologist and author on health issues, especially those related to cancer prevention.

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Margaret Cuomo is the oldest child of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo and Matilda Cuomo, and sister to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and journalist Chris Cuomo.

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Margaret Cuomo grew up in Albany and Holliswood, Queens, New York with her four siblings, Andrew, Maria, Madeline, and Chris.

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Margaret Cuomo attended High School in Jamaica Estates and graduated from The Mary Louis Academy in the class of 1973.

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Margaret Cuomo is a board-certified radiologist who practiced at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.

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Margaret Cuomo has specialized in body imaging, involving CT, ultrasound, MRI, and interventional procedures, much of her practice was dedicated to the diagnosis of cancer and AIDS.

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Margaret Cuomo gave the commencement speech at Dowling College on May 18,2013, where she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree.

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Margaret Cuomo contributes blog posts focusing on cancer prevention, the economic impact of cancer, and the need for reform.

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Margaret Cuomo is the founder of The Italian Language Foundation.

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Margaret Cuomo is an honoree of the Association of Italian American Educators and the National Organization of Italian American Women.

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In 2011, Margaret Cuomo was awarded the "Commendatore dell'Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta Italiana," the "Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity," by Giorgio Napolitano, president of Italy.

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Margaret Cuomo is a member of the Medical Review Board of Huffington Post.