Health News You Can Use: Summer Skin Safety

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. With it being one of the hottest summers in nearly four years, people working out in the sun, and families doing outdoor activities, it is important to understand some simple but important ways people can protect their skin.

This week, we’re talking with Dr. Meggan Newland, Dermatologist at Saint Luke’s Dermatology Specialists, about how to take care of your skin, the best sunscreens and how to use them properly, and when you should make an appointment with a dermatologist.

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