Between July 16 and the end of August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on six dates.
Article continues below
"Along with using broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more and seeking shade, getting a skin check is the most important thing you can do to protect against skin cancer this summer," said Interim Director of Health Utpala Bandy, MD, MPH.
"Skin cancer can affect people of all skin tones and complexions, which is why all Rhode Islanders should take advantage of these free, convenient skin cancer checks. A cancer screening has the power to save a life."
All screenings will be private and provided by dermatologists and dermatology residents affiliated with Brown Dermatology.
The first 100 people at each event will be screened.
People who require follow-up will be referred for dermatology consults. People are asked to wear bathing suits or clothing that can easily be removed.
Free cancer screenings dates and locations:
Narragansett - Scarborough North State Beach Saturday, July 16th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 970 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882, Spanish language interpreters available
Narragansett - Roger W. Wheeler State Beach Friday, July 22nd, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 970 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882
Lincoln - Lincoln Woods Freshwater Beach Saturday, July 30th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 101 Table Rock Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 (At the beach), Spanish language interpreters available
Newport - Easton's Beach (First Beach) Friday, August 12th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI 02840
South Kingstown - East Matunuck State Beach Friday, August 19th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 950 Succotash Rd., South Kingstown, RI 02881
Providence - Roger Williams Park Friday, August 26th, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 (Broad St. entrance), parking available at baseball field lot, Spanish language interpreters available. ■