WDS leaders showed up in force for the presentation of the award WDS received for the "Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA" initiative. Pictured are: Dr. Peggy Crawford, Dr. Mary Maloney, Dr. Jean Bolognia, Dr. Lenore Kakita, Dr. Wendy Roberts, Dr. Sandra Read, Dr. Marianne O'Donoghue, Beverly Roberts Charles, Dr. Wilma Bergfeld, and Dr. Suzanne Connolly. (Press Release on Award Details) ADDITIONAL LINKS: “Families Play Safe in the Sun" Campaign PSA for "Families Play Safe in the Sun" Hi-Res Photo

The Women’s Dermatologic Society was the recipient of a Gold Triangle Award on Thursday, July 21, 2005 from the 14,000-member American Academy of Dermatology. The award recognized WDS’ communications efforts through the “Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA” initiative launched in 2004 to raise awareness about sun safety in the golf community. Women golfers have some of the highest rates of melanoma and skin cancer among athletes and therefore, the WDS targeted this group with its message providing sun safety tips to LPGA golfers and spectators at various LPGA tournaments across the country. Pictured above are: Dr. Marta Rendon, Dr. Wendy Roberts, and Dr. Sandra Read at the awards ceremony. (Press Release on Award Details) NEW WDS WEBSITE “Families Play Safe in the Sun" Campaign

On February 20 at its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, the Women's Dermatologic Society received a $1 Million Dollar community service grant from the 3M Foundation to use in developing educational activities targeted to raising awareness of skin health and sun safety. WDS will conduct a three-year program of activities targeting fifteen metropolitan cities across the U.S. Shown here receiving the $1M check are: Dr. Lenore Kakita, Dr. Elizabeth McBurney, Cindy Kleven (of 3M Foundation), Dr. Suzanne Connolly, Dr. Wendy Roberts, Dr. Susan Weinkle, and Dr. Jean Bolognia. NEW WDS WEBSITE “Families Play Safe in the Sun" Campaign

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WDS Derm Surgeons Committee
WDS Creates Women Dermatologic Surgeons Committee. The aim of this committee is to optimize the professional success, leadership potential, and personal growth of female dermatologic surgeons.
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WOMEN IN DERMATOLOGY: Coming Into Their Own 16 page supplement to the January 2005 "Skin & Aging" Downloads: Hi Res Version PDF - 812 KB Low Res Version PDF - 223 KB