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Modern Medicine: Free Skin Cancer Screenings

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Bay County, Fla. -

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but if caught early, there's a high cure rate.  That's why Gulf Coast Dermatology is offering free skin cancer screenings across the Panhandle on Saturday, January 26th.  Dermatologist Dr. Jon Ward says all adults should have a skin cancer screening.  He's been doing the free screenings since 2006.   There will be free screenings at the following locations:

  • Panama City
  • Panama City Beach
  • Port St. Joe
  • Santa Rosa Beach
  • Niceville
  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Crestview
  • Jacksonville
  • Sarasota
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Auburn, AL
  • Dothan, AL

You must schedule your free full-body scan by calling 877-231-3376.