WE ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 29TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
IN MEMORY OF MANY, IN HONOR OF ALLTHANK YOU.
*Call (401) 722-0081 to reach a provider after hours for important health issues or in case of emergency dial 911
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light. UV rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can damage skin cells. Protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. To learn more, click here
How to Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Stay out of the direct sun. Seek shaded or air-conditioned areas during 11am-3pm when the sun is brightest.
You can reduce your risk of sun damage and skin cancer by staying in the shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside—even when you’re in the shade.
Protect yourself from exposure to the sun's rays and reduce your risk of sunburn, skin cancer, and heat stress:
Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and both UVA and UVB protection before you go outside, even on cloudy days.
Wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck.
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.
Reminders
Central Falls Express Health walk-in, NO APPOINTMENT required! Saturdays only
(Walk-in is first come, first serve)8:00am-4:30pm
COVER ALL KIDS ALL income eligible kids (under age 19) in Rhode Island can enroll in RIte Care (Medicaid) Health insurance coverage, regardless of immigration status, including children who are undocumented and DACA recipients. For more information, click here
Medicaid Members - Is your mailing address up to date? It is important that your address is up-to-date and that you read everything you get in the mail from the State of Rhode Island and from your health plan. For more information, click here
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