Public Health Matters

Sun Smart Summer

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Local Dermatologists (Greene County Area)

  • Beavercreek Dermatology: 3572 Dayton Xenia Rd, Suite 105, Beavercreek.
  • Wright State Physicians Dermatology: 725 University Blvd, Fairborn.
  • Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio: 4244 Indian Ripple Rd, Suite 300, Beavercreek.

    • Key Tips for Residents

    • Self-Exams: Perform monthly self-exams checking for the ABCDEs (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution) of moles.
    • Sunscreen: Use at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours.
    • Check-ups: Schedule an annual full-body skin exam with a dermatologist, particularly if you have a family history of skin cancer

      • Sun Safety Education & Programs

      • https://fcs.osu.edu/programs/healthy-people/sun-safety

        • Free Screenings & Clinics (Greene County & Nearby)

        • Wright State Physicians Dermatology: offers free skin cancer screenings, often in May, at their Fairborn location (725 University Blvd). Registration is usually required via 866-608-3463.
        • Melanoma Know More offers a clinic in Dayton on May 2. 
        • Dayton Skin Care and Cancer Center offers comprehensive skin cancer screenings

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          Episode credits:
          This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. 
          Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.

           

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          Greene County Public Health www.greenecophoh.gov

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