Skin cancer risks and sun safety tips explained
The piece outlines skin cancer prevalence in the United States, emphasizes prevention through lifelong safe sun habits, and lists protective actions. It covers shade seeking, protective clothing, sunscreen SPF 15 or higher, hats, sunglasses, and careful use around children and infants. It warns against tanning beds and UV exposure, noting cumulative damage and the timing of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May.
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United States
American Cancer Society
Hospital offers moms and babies education series
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital conducts Early Pregnancy classes on the second Tuesday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with no fee. A two Saturday per month Infant Massage series, for babies three weeks to six months, runs 10 a.m. to noon and costs $50. Register via the Education Department at 740-2858.
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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Education Department
Catch Skin Cancer Early ABCD Guide For Detection
Awareness guide stresses checking skin patterns for changes in moles freckles and spots. It explains melanoma onset and uses the ABCD rule asymmetry border irregularity color and diameter to alert when to see a doctor.
American Cancer Society contact and mission text
The American Cancer Society offers 24 hour support at 800 ACS 2345 and 866 228 4327 for voice and TTY, and online at cancer.org. Founded in 1913, the society operates from Atlanta with 14 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities involving millions of volunteers nationwide.
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American Cancer Society
Cancer.org
Atlanta
America
LASIK Eye Surgery Program at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital hosts a free 7 p.m. program titled LASIK Eye Surgery to Correct Your Vision in the Salmon Falls Room Level 1. Eye surgeon N Timothy Peters M D of Eyesight Ophthalmic Services will explain LASIK technology and outcomes. Registration at 740-2817 or online at wdhospital.com.
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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Salmon Falls
N. Timothy Peters
Wdhospital.com
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