by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 21, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 2
February is National Cancer Prevention month and a great time to remind your loved ones of the things they can do to help lower the risks of getting many of the common types of cancer. Below is a list of things you can do to increase your odds of preventing or...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 24, 2021 | Volume 6, Issue 3
With summer winding down and cooler temperatures on the horizon, it can be easy to forget or skip the sunscreen when heading outdoors. But even if the sun doesn’t feel like it’s baking your skin, damage can happen regardless of the temperature or cloud cover. Follow...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Apr 25, 2018 | 2018 April
Did you know May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month? Join us at Horizon Family Medical Group in sharing this article with friends and family to encourage early screening and sun safety. Call for your appointment today: Dr. Hank A. Greenblatt (845) 561-1565 WHO GETS SKIN...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 26, 2017 | 2017 June
In our May newsletter, we covered Skin Cancer Awareness month. In that article, we talked about sun safety and the importance of using a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent sun damage to your skin. But what exactly are UVA and UVB, and how does it damage my...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | May 21, 2017 | 2017 May
Did you know that May is also skin cancer awareness month? In the United States, 9500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In fact, 20% of people (1 in 5) will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin...
