July 2014 Keeping Sun Safety A HOT Topic! Do you find that every spring/summer you just dread promoting sun safety? With skin cancer being the most common form of cancer, this is not a topic we can avoid in the workplace. But how do you keep sun safety fresh and exciting? It’s not always easy, but here are some things our clients are doing: 763-287-0740 info@healthsource-solutions.com
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1. Cancer stories/testimonials: Having employees share their experience with skin cancer is a great way to engage employees in your sun safety messaging. Many people affected by skin cancer are happy to share their story. 2. Hand out sunscreen samples: Protection is key and having a travel size sunscreen in your car, purse or desk can really come in handy when you need to be outside for extended periods of time.
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3. P romote a skin screening: Bring in a dermatologist or encourage employees to attend a local clinic’s skin screening.
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4. H ost a health fair/outdoor fair: Include vendors that have sun safety products, have an “Ask the Doctor/Nurse” booth, have displays/posters/handouts with sun safety information, etc.
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5. Sun Safety seminar: Bring in a health educator and/or dermatologist to present on the importance of sun protection and skin screenings.
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Blog: What I Learned From Too Much Summer Sun Let’s be honest, many of us love getting that nice bronze glow during the warm days of summer. The problem can be too much too soon. Sun burn is harmful to our skin and those with naturally darker or olive skin-tone, like myself, are still at risk for skin cancer. Some are more at risk than others, but all of us should take precautions. Unfortunately, I didn’t protect myself and learned the hard way. I spent the majority of my high school years in a tanning bed preparing for the Prom or Winterfest dance. The tanner you are, the better you look, right? Wrong! Read More Bridget Weiland Fitness Specialist
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Featured Program: Sun Safety Series If you are looking for an engaging program on sun safety, check out our 4 week sun safety series. This 4-part educational series provides important information about harmful UVA and UVB rays, how to choose the best sunscreen, who is at risk and how to take steps to prevent skin cancer.
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