by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Aug 14, 2019 | Engineering and Math, In The News, Melanoma, Past Events, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, SAM, Science, STEM, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America, Technology
Florida will finally be joining the list of states that allows students to use sunscreen at school. For years sunscreen has been viewed as an over the counter drug similar to Advil and Aspirin by the FDA. Because of this categorization and the concern that some...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jul 19, 2019 | Current Events, Current News, In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, SunSmart America
In these hot summer months when we’re all outdoors and enjoying the sun, it’s more important than ever to protect against skin cancer. While the sun offers us much needed vitamin D, there are also unfortunately many harmful effects of too much sun exposure. In this...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jul 10, 2019 | Current News, In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, Science, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America
There are several smartphone apps that claim to be able to analyze photos of moles and determine if there are irregularities that need the attention of a dermatologist. However, one should not rely on an app to diagnose skin problems. According to Diane Berson, a...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jun 26, 2019 | In The News, Melanoma, RDK, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, SAM, Students Against Melanoma, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America
Protecting your children from the harmful rays of the sun should be a top priority this summer. One of the ways to prevent sunburns and the potential for developing skin cancer is applying sunscreen. According to Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin, MD, a Kansas City...
by Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation | Jun 25, 2019 | Current Events, In The News, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, Sun Safe, Sun Safety, Sunscreen Dispenser, SunSmart America
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It’s pool season in Philadelphia! Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, Councilmember Bobby Henon and former Philadelphia Phillies player Mike Schmidt kicked off the 2019 summer swim...