The Kewaunee County Public Health Department is sponsoring a free skin cancer screening next month. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Every day, about 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer. Kewaunee County Public Health Director Cindy Kinnard says skin cancer is the most common form and can be detected with a simple test. She notes that skin cancer screening exams are the best way to catch melanoma and other skin cancers early.
The Free Skin Cancer Screening will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Prevea Health Center in Luxemburg. The screening is open for all ages and will also provide you with information on the danger signs of skin cancer and how to protect your skin. You can register in advance by calling the Kewaunee County Public Health Department at 920-388-7160.
