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Wellness Wednesday: Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention
July 26th, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Worried about the sun’s effects on your skin? Learn how to safely enjoy our sunny San Diego weather with a presentation on the most common types of skin cancers, what you should look for when checking your own skin, and how to prevent and avoid harmful UV exposure.
Speaker: Susan McKim is a board-certified Physician Assistant who has over 14 years of specialized dermatology experience. She received her undergraduate degrees from UC San Diego, where she double majored in Biology and Psychology and has an area of concentration in French culture. Susan earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Practice from the Chicago Medical School/Finch University of Health Sciences in 2000. She also received the departmentl thesis research award. She is a member of the California Academy of the Physician Assistants and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and completed her dermatology diplomate fellowship in 2020. Her clinical expertise and interests include skin cancer screenings and prevention, dermatologic surgery, medical dermatology (acne, eczema, and psoriasis) and cosmetic dermatology.
When: Wednesday, July 26th (Presentation 10-11 AM, Film screening begins at 11:30 AM)
Where: GHD Conference Center Auditorium (9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942)
Film: A Man Called Otto, PG-13
Wellness Wednesdays are unique GHD-sponsored programs that feature different health topics every month. Wellness Wednesdays are free and open to all community members. Registration is not required.