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| City of Stockbridge Councilman Steve Moon presented the Women's Dermatologic Society with a proclamation on behalf of Mayor R. G. Kelley, recognizing WDS's local efforts to raise awareness about the vital importance of vigilant sun protection and early detection in preventing skin cancer |
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LPGA Tour Golf Professional ANGELA JERMAN and ATLANTA DERMATOLOGISTS PROMOTE SUN SAFETY and EARLY DETECTION of SKIN CANCER AMONG GOLF ENTHUSIASTS
Women’s Dermatologic Society volunteers screen 184 golf enthusiasts in community service outreach at Chick-Fil-A Championship in Stockbridge, Georgia
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 (June 15, 2005) — Georgian LPGA Tour golf professional Angela Jerman recently linked up with Atlanta dermatologists from the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) to promote sun protection and early detection as part of the national group’s “Play Safe in the Sun” community outreach service at the Chick-Fil-A Championship in Stockbridge, Georgia. WDS volunteer dermatologists conducted 184 free skin cancer screenings for LPGA players, caddies, tournament visitors and volunteers, referring 55% of those screened to their dermatologists for further diagnosis and/or biopsy.
City of Stockbridge Councilman Steve Moon presented the Women’s Dermatologic Society with a proclamation on behalf of Mayor R. G. Kelley, recognizing the group’s local efforts to raise awareness about the vital importance of vigilant sun protection and early detection in preventing skin cancer.
“Play Safe in the Sun” spokesperson Angela Jerman, a third year LPGA Tour golf professional, encourages her fellow players and the general population to make sun safety a way of life. She urges people to routinely guard against the heightened risks of prolonged sun exposure, by practicing thorough protective measures and getting checked regularly by your dermatologist. Ms. Jerman reminds people: “If you’re out enjoying a round of golf, re-apply sunscreen every nine holes!”
Rutledge Forney, M. D., WDS member and President of the Atlanta Dermatologic Association, co-hosted the volunteer screenings with Mary Spraker, M.D., Pediatric Dermatologist, Emory Clinic. Comments Dr. Forney: “It was rewarding to reach so many golf enthusiasts with the message about sun safety and early detection. We are very grateful to all the local WDS dermatologists who volunteered their time to screen the tournament visitors.” Dr. Spraker adds: “We were proud to give our time for this important outreach effort during the American Academy of Dermatology’s (Academy’s) National Melanoma/ Skin Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Month in May.”
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Atlanta WDS members who volunteered in the screenings included: Event hosts Rutledge Forney, M.D.,and Mary Spraker, M.D.; Linda Benedict, M.D., Diane Duvall, M.D., Mitra Mofid, M.D., Kathleen Smith, M.D., Mark Chastain, M.D., Steven Deliduka, M.D., Saadia Raza, M. D., Sarita Parker, M.D., Jennifer Burger, M.D., Terrye Sharpe, M.D., and Bette Potter, M.D. Stockbridge dermatology nurse Kimberly Pareyo, R.N. helped the dermatologists with the screenings. WDS President Jean Bolognia, M.D., of Yale University, visited the WDS exhibition booth to support local WDS dermatologists’ efforts and to commemorate “Play Safe in the Sun Day” with City of Stockbridge City Councilman Steve Moon.
According to Dr. Bolognia, “Overexposure to the sun is the most preventable cause of skin cancer, so we urge people to safeguard their health by faithfully following the Academy’s sun protection recommendations,” which include:
- Sun avoidance during the peak hours of 10am-4pm;
- Liberal application of a high SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreen to all exposed areas of the body and face;
- Wearing sun-protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sun-glasses,
- Making regular visits to your dermatologist.
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| Dr. Rutledge Forney co-chaired the Georgia Tournament with Dr. Mary Spraker. |
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According to American Cancer Society statistics, one American dies every 68 minutes from melanoma, and more than one million new cases of skin cancer cases are expected in 2005. Alarmingly, skin cancer is now the leading form of cancer among young women, ages 25-29. If caught in its earliest stages, melanoma is highly treatable.
The WDS Skin Cancer Screenings are part of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) National Skin Cancer Volunteer Screening Initiative. The WDS exhibition at the tournament also provided AAD educational materials and sunscreen samples for thousands of golf spectators.
Angela Jerman’s role as spokesperson for “Play Safe in the Sun” is made possible through collaborative work with Dermik Laboratories. Funding for “Play Safe in the Sun” at selected LPGA tournaments is generously provided by Procter & Gamble and Del-Ray Dermatologicals, which both also contribute sunscreen products along with Galderma and Ortho-Neutrogena. Galderma also provided hands-on support during the tournament event. For more information about WDS, visit www.womensderm.org or call Executive Director, Kerry Parker at 1-877-WDS-ROSE.
The Women's Dermatologic Society supports the careers and professional development of women dermatologists. The mission of the Women’s Dermatologic Society is to help women in dermatology achieve their greatest personal and professional potential by striving to: foster, promote, and support women’s issues in dermatology; identify, train, and recognize women leaders in dermatology; and provide a forum for developing relationships.
For more information:
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Nancy Balik FitzGerald
760.333.9296 | eMail: NanseaSharon@aol.com
Kerry Parker
Executive Director, Women’s Dermatologic Society
1-877-WDS-ROSE |
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