In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Jennifer Marthers, CRNP, DNCP at Dermatology Partners will be hosting a free skin cancer screening event for the community on Wednesday, May 22, from 8 a.m. – noon. The screening will take place at Dermatology Partners’ Chadds Ford office, 6 Dickinson Drive, 300 Building, Suite 311, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Those interested should call 610-558-1200 for an appointment.

Skin cancer is the most common form of all cancers, impacting one out of every five people during their lifetime and more than two million Americans annually. High sun exposure in the first 10 years of life more than doubles the risk of developing melanoma skin cancer.

The good news is that regular skin exams lead to early detection of skin cancers, when they are easiest to treat and cure. The greatest defense against skin cancer begins with knowledge and proactive care.

Dermatology Partners is a privately owned, physician-led dermatology group with over 30 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Its providers treat a full spectrum of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails, as well as specializing in the detection and treatment of skin cancers including Mohs surgery. The organization prides itself on its ability to offer patients immediate appointments so there is no need to wait weeks or months to receive care. Dermatology Partners is not a private equity firm. For more information about Dermatology Partners, visit our website at http://www.dermpartners.com