Flyers

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere Educator Flyer, French

8 x 11 inch educator flyer, full colour, French - Advising Windsor and Essex County educators of teacher sun safety resources available from the Ministry of the Environment

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere Educator Flyer, English

8 1/2 x 11 inch full colour PDF, English. Flyer advising educators in Windsor and Essex County how to access Ministry of Environment teacher resources.

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere Poster, English

11 x 17 inch full colour poster in PDF

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere Poster, French

11 x 17 inch full colour poster, PDF, French

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere, Postcard, English

full colour postcard, english, PDF

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere, Postcard, French

full colour postcard, French, PDF

A Community Affair, Practice Sun Safety Everywhere, a sun safety initiative for 2006

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, and the County of Lambton Department of Health Services kick-off 2006 sun awareness week with something different: a make-up demonstration to give that 'tanned look' and launch a new skin cancer awareness magazine called Over Exposed.

Cancer and the Sun's Ultraviolet Rays

Most experts agree, the major risk factor for skin cancer is ultraviolet rays from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning salons. Check out this article to learn more about the sun and skin cancer.

Early Detection of Skin Cancer: What to Look For

The good news about skin cancer , in almost cases, is that it is preventable and if caught early is highly treatable. Assess your skin once a month, learn what is normal for you, notice changes early, and advise your health care professional.

How and When to See a Dermatologist

Find out when it is appropriate to seek the services of a dermatologist and how to find a one in Windsor and Essex County.

Over Exposed, A Skin Cancer Awareness Magazine

Full Colour, 12 glossy magazine, PDF - Provides a variety of articles targeting youth and young adults to reduce their risk for skin cancer.

Protecting Your Skin from the Sun

Skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canada. Learn more about skin cancer and how to protect yourself from becoming a statistic.

Suggestions for Workplace Sun Safety Outdoor Event Policies

The sun's ultraviolet rays are stronger today than in the past and are the leading risk factor for skin cancer, the fastest growing cancer in the world. Protect employees and their families by implementing these guidelines the next time your workplace has an outdoor social event..

Sun Safety Guide for Schools

Dermatologists are seeing skin cancer in young people that used to be diagnosed in people over 50. Reduce the risk for skin cancer in your students by protecting them now from over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Sun Safety Guidelines for Workplaces

Suggested sun safety guidelines that can reduce the risk of skin cancer for employers/employees and their family members participating in outdoor workplace social activities.

Sun Safety Information for Outdoor Workers

Skin cancer is a serious health concern for people who have an outdoor occupation, such as construction workers, horticultural workers, lifeguards, farmers, postal workers and others. Read more to learn how to reduce your risk for skin cancer.

Ultraviolet Radiation and Your Health

Although the sun is needed to sustain life on earth, over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation may increase your risk for skin cancer, eye cataracts, and immune system suppression.

Vitamin D and Ultraviolet Radiation from the Sun or Artificial Tanning Lights

Vitamin D is essential for humans to maintain health. Knowing how much vitamin D our body needs can be confusing. Learn more about Vitamin D and your health.