The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) was presented with the Profiles of Excellence (PoE) Award for its advocacy initiative known as SUNucate at the American Association of Medical Society Executives’ (AAMSE) annual conference. SUNucate related measures have successfully passed 16 states with an additional 12 states considering legislation in 2018. The PoE Awards … More SUNucate Campaign Receives Profiles of Excellence Award for Advocacy

Governor Gina Raimondo signed legislation to prevent minors from using tanning facilities. Rhode Island now joins the many other states that have adopted similar laws to protect youth from the harms of ultraviolet radiation. Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, has been linked to indoor tanning. Each year, more than 400,000 cases of … More Rhode Island Joins States that Ban Minors from Tanning