Statewide, Cashin has an impact through her work with New York State United Teachers at conferences for her union brothers and sisters. Cashin, who was treated for breast cancer six years ago, has made her health awareness booth a fixture at union events. We worry about our students, our families and we put ourselves last. Statistics show educators have a higher incidence of breast cancer and more stress than the general public. I encourage them to walk and to have good nutrition.
Heart disease is the number one killer and it can be prevented.
Cashin is president of the Nyack School Nurses Association. Howard Kasen, president of the Nyack Teachers Association, said Cashin is a credit to her union and her profession. She's always extending herself beyond the parameters, whether that's in bargaining for her members, or whether as a nurse educator. Cashin gained a grant to computerize the district's health records. She also started a program to maintain health records of all staff members.