Media
Help Educate the Public with the Latest Skin Cancer News and Facts for 2008
May 5 is Melanoma Monday® - the kick off to Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. This is the perfect time to educate the public about their risk for skin cancer, the importance of skin cancer detection, and how to Be Sun SmartSM. Check out the latest consumer and scientific news in the Academy's Virtual Press Office and learn about the latest evidence-based facts and statistics on skin cancer, melanoma, sunscreens, indoor tanning, and vitamin D with the 2008 Skin Cancer Fact Sheets.
Background Information
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
Press Statements | Position Statements
Skin Knowledge & Information Network
Academy´s public-education materials
Press Kits/Virtual Press Office
Annual Meeting (February 1 - 5, 2008)
SKIN Academy (November 2007)
Summer Academy Meeting (August 1 - 5, 2007)
Melanoma / Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month (May 2008)
2008 Gold Triangle Awards
Recognizes media efforts that further understanding of dermatologic issues
Public Service Advertisements »
Academy Working to Reduce Skin Cancer
Academy Sets Guinness World Record
Making the Outdoors Safer for Communities: 2007 Shade Structure Grant Recipients
Media Contacts
We value the media´s efforts to educate the public about dermatologic conditions and the latest news in dermatology. For more information or referrals to medical experts, contact:
(Accredited Media Members Only)
Allison Sit
(847) 240-1746
Scott Carl
(847) 240-1701
Jennifer Allyn
(847) 240-1730
mediarelations@aad.org
Fax: 847-330-8907
Office Hours:
Weekdays 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
Public Inquires
888-462-DERM(3376)