Water Safety: Fact or Fiction

Water Safety: Fact or Fiction

As summer draws near, focusing on water safety is imperative. The CDC reports that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 14 in the U.S., with about 4,000 fatalities annually. Do you know everything you need to know about...
Preventing Skin Cancer is Elementary

Preventing Skin Cancer is Elementary

Skin cancer is lurking around every ill-shaded, ultraviolet-flooded afternoon. Is your skin protected from this potential killer? Determine the need for medical attention by learning your ABCDs.  Skin cancer comes in many shapes and colors, the more abnormal, the...
Take Your Party to the Beach

Take Your Party to the Beach

In West Michigan, we know a thing to two about beaches, but do you have beach bag packing down to a science? Entertain your friends and family at the beach with these essential items: Sunscreen: Don’t take risks when it comes to sun exposure. Make sure you have...
Know Your SPFs

Know Your SPFs

Before you try for a sun kissed look, consider protecting your body’s largest organ–your skin. Sun screen can prevent painful sun burns, long-term skin damage, and even life threatening consequences like skin cancer. Dr. Suzette Sanchez, DO is a dermatologist in...