The Skin Cancer Foundation
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in New York, NY).
(212) 725-5176 · more numbers below
The Skin Cancer Foundation is a national nonprofit, started in 1979, that teaches people how to protect their skin and spot skin cancer early. Its RV, Destination Healthy Skin, gives free head-to-toe skin cancer checks in cities around the country. Its website also has guides, a dermatologist finder and a support list for patients and caregivers.
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What they offer 8
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Destination Healthy SkinProgram
Licensed dermatologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners can volunteer to give free skin cancer screenings in the foundation's RV.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Find a Dermatologist (Physician Finder)Service
An online search tool to find a dermatologist near you who is a member of the foundation. It is not a list of every dermatologist, and the page suggests checking for telemedicine options if none are close.
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Heads Up!Program
A program where member dermatologists host hair stylists, aestheticians and other beauty professionals for a class on skin cancer warning signs. The goal is to help them tell clients to see a dermatologist if they spot something suspicious.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Robins NestService
A support program for people with skin cancer, survivors and the people who care for them. It points you to a curated list of other groups that can help with things like insurance, health care costs, transportation and coping.
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SkinCancer.org Education ResourcesService
The foundation's website has physician-reviewed guides on skin cancer warning signs, prevention, early detection and treatment. It also has treatment pages for each type of skin cancer.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Sun Smart UProgram
A free sun safety lesson plan for middle school and high school teachers to use with students. It includes true stories from young skin cancer survivors, handouts and activities.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
The Big SeeProgram
A public awareness campaign that teaches people to check their skin from head to toe each month. Look for anything new, changing or unusual.
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