Sun Safety
Posted May 20th, 2022
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Many of us love the sunshine – but it isn’t always good for us! UV radiation from the sun causes skin damage and aging, cataracts, and skin cancer. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined! Did you know one in five […]
Sun Safety
Posted July 8th, 2019
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Skin cancer rates have been rising for many years. It seems that many of us love the sunshine – to a fault. The UV radiation from the sun causes skin damage and aging, cataracts and skin cancer. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and […]
Do I need to protect my skin in the cold?
Posted October 29th, 2018
Karen Arnold-Korzeniowski, BSN, RN
Of course! Often, when we talk about skin care, we focus on the summer months and protecting ourselves from the sun. It is important to keep in mind that not only is sunscreen essential year round, but we must also protect our skin from the cold weather elements. In the winter, the humidity level is […]
I wish u knew… Skin cancer 101
Posted January 28th, 2013
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Miller discusses the need to change the perception that having tan skin makes you look healthy and the need for public health to address skin cancer.