Press Room
Welcome to The Skin Cancer Foundation’s online pressroom. Here you will find skin cancer news, background information, story leads and public service announcements. Additionally, the Foundation’s PR team can provide expert sources to comment on skin cancer-related issues, individuals willing to share their skin cancer experiences and support with fact checking and image requests.
| If you are a reporter on assignment, please contact: |
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| Carla Barry-Austin Director of Marketing Communications cbarryaustin@skincancer.org 212-725-5641 |
Becky Wiley Communications Manager rwiley@skincancer.org 646-583-7988 |
Follow The Skin Cancer Foundation’s communications team on Twitter: @SkinCancerPR
Please note: Requests for images and content for use in textbooks, brochures or other educational materials should be directed to Paul Melia (pmelia@skincancer.org).
Press Kit
Recent Press Releases
New Congressional Report Exposes Tanning Industry's Misleading Message to Teens - New York, NY
(February 1, 2012) – A new report released by leaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reveals
that tanning salons are routinely not providing accurate information about skin cancer and other risks to teens
seeking their services. The alarming results show that the vast majority of tanning salons contacted by Committee
investigators provided false information about the serious risks of indoor tanning and made erroneous claims about
the health benefits that indoor tanning provides.Read More
New Year’s Resolutions From The Skin Cancer Foundation: Care For Your Skin in 2012 and Beyond –
You Could Save Your Life and Your Looks - New York, NY (December 21, 2011) – As 2011 draws to a close,
prepare to ring in the new year with skin-saving resolutions suggested by The Skin Cancer Foundation. From
seeing a dermatologist, to ending your tanning routine and practicing sun protection as a way of life, here are
five ways to adopt healthy skin habits next year...Read More