Massachusetts

Massachusetts is on the ball when it comes to skin cancer prevention. Almost three hundred high schools across the state have been trained in the MEF SKINCHECK program.

Currently, more than 275 schools across Massachusetts have been trained in the MEF SKINCHECK program. Kristen Couture of Bellingham, a melanoma survivor, led the training session on behalf of the Melanoma Education Foundation. At no cost, the foundation will provide a one-hour, on-site training session to high school health educators. Each teacher that attends the training receives a video about the dangers of excess sun exposure, and a supply of early detection bookmarks for their students. The foundation also provides an in-depth curriculum. In return, schools agree to devote one mandatory classroom session to melanoma and early detection.
For information, call the Melanoma Education Foundation at 978-535-3080, or visit its Web site: http://www.skincheck.org.