The Road to Healthy Skin Tour Blog
September 16, Austin, TX: Texas Hospitality
It was a rainy day when the Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop at the REI store located in the Gateway shopping center in Austin, TX. Read More
September 18 and 19, Arlington, TX: UT Students Care About Skin Cancer
The University of Texas at Arlington was the site of the 2-day screening event for the Road to Healthy Skin Tour. Read More
September 21 and 22, Houston, TX: A Warm Welcome from Randall’s
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour stopped at the Randall’s grocery store in Austin, TX for another year in a row. Read More
2012 Tour: It's a Wrap
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour wrapped up its 2012 season at the end of September and after six months on the road, we’re heading home. On the way, we celebrated another major Tour milestone … more
September 21 and 22, Houston, TX: A Warm Welcome from Randall’s
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour stopped at the Randall’s grocery store in Austin, TX for another year in a row. This year we were given the opportunity to hold the event for two. Once again, we … more
September 18 and 19, Arlington, TX: UT Students Care About Skin Cancer
The University of Texas at Arlington was the site of the 2-day screening event for the Road to Healthy Skin Tour. The University had us parked in an ideal location, inside the library mall … more
September 16, Austin, TX: Texas Hospitality
It was a rainy day when the Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop at the REI store located in the Gateway shopping center in Austin, TX. Christopher Jones, MD and Daniel Ladd, DO volunteered their … more
September 14, San Antonio, TX: Lone Star Screenings
Despite the rainy and windy weather in San Antonio, TX, people still came out to the Road to Healthy Skin Tour at the Village at Stone Oak for their free skin cancer screening. Everyone was so … more
September 9, Mesa, AZ: Adios Arizona!
Bass Pro Shop in Mesa, AZ was the site for today’s Tour stop. The Tour has been to this location on several occasions in the past 5 years and as always, the store was ready and eager for our … more
September 8, Phoenix, AZ: Second Year at Science Center
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop at the Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix, AZ to hold a free skin cancer screening event for its second year in a row. Deborah Mendelson, MD and … more
September 7, Phoenix, AZ: Screenings within the Native American Community
The Pavilions at Talking Stick, a local shopping center and part of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, AZ, was the host of the Road to Healthy Skin Tour. The RV was greeted … more
August 30, Las Vegas, NV: What Happened in Vegas
It was a short day in Las Vegas, NV for the Road to Healthy Skin Tour. With only 2 hours of screenings, Harry Greenburg, MD had his work cut out for him. Shortly after Dr. Greenburg’s arrival, … more
August 27, Carlsbad, CA: From FOX to Findings
The Tour made a brief appearance at the local FOX station in San Diego, CA. William Groff, DO met the RV at the studio around 7 AM for a few quick segments to air on the morning newscast. After the … more
August 26, San Diego, CA: Sunday in San Diego
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop in the beachside community of Ocean Beach in San Diego, CA. Due to the amount of sun exposure, beach communities are always a popular and necessary stop for … more
August 23, Long Beach, CA: Beach Living Means More Screenings
The beach community of Long Beach, CA was a popular stop for the Tour. Shortly after our arrival at the Rite Aid off Cherry Ave., people began to show up for their free skin cancer screening. They … more
August 22, Torrance, CA: Steady in So. Cal
The Tour had a slow yet successful day at the Rite Aid in Torrance, CA. We had 5 solid hours of screenings and 3 wonderful doctors who helped make the day a success. Lisa Chipps, MD volunteered her … more
August 19, Redondo Beach, CA: Beachside Skin Exams for Sun Worshippers
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop at the Rite Aid store in Redondo Beach, CA. The store was situated only a few blocks from the ocean, which helped bring a lot of sun worshipers to the RV to … more
August 18, Santa Monica, CA: Great Location and Weather
The Tour had another great day in Santa Monica, CA. For the first time in Tour history, we parked adjacent to the famous 3rd Street Promenade on Santa Monica Boulevard. The 3rd Street Promenade is an … more
August 17, Santa Monica, CA: Weather Report Brought Visitors
Early this morning, the Tour made a visit to the local CBS station, KCAL9, to tape a segment that aired during the morning weather news. Lisa Chipps, MD, met us at the studio to do a live interview … more
August 16, Los Angeles, CA: Hollywood Screenings
The Tour made its stop at the Rite Aid off of N. Vermont Avenue, near Hollywood, in Los Angeles, CA today. Awaiting our arrival were Erma Benetiz, MD, and her nurse, Carla, who were eager and ready … more
August 14, Calabasas, CA: Community Outreach
The Tour made a stop at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center today. The center is a public facility nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and offers a wide range of activities … more
August 11, San Ramon, CA: Another Great Day in California!
It was a short 2-hour event held at the Rite Aid in San Ramon, CA. We are grateful to Shanny Baughman, MD for volunteering her time for a second day this week. She provided 23 screenings to the … more
August 9, San Francisco Airport: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
The San Francisco Airport welcomed the Road to Healthy Skin Tour back for another year, which has proven to get bigger and better each visit. This year, Jennifer Boldrick, MD, Karen Han, MD, William … more
August 8, Walnut Creek, CA: A Lot of Helping Hands
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made its first appearance at the Rite Aid in Walnut Creek, CA. The day started off great as we had several people awaiting our arrival. Also there to greet us was the … more
August 5, Elk Grove, CA: Every Screening Counts
Local dermatologist, Linda Sheu, MD, volunteered her time to provide free skin cancer screenings to the public. She was able to perform 17 screenings and discovered 10 suspicious lesions with five … more
August 4, Roseville, CA: Saving Lives Near the California Capital
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop just outside of Sacramento in the town of Roseville, CA. Local dermatologists, Summer Youker, MD, and Andrea Wiley, MD, volunteered a portion of their … more
August 2, Medford, OR: The ABCs of Screenings
The Rite Aid in Medford, OR was a popular stop for the Road to Healthy Skin Tour. Danielle, a reporter from the local ABC TV station, stopped by in the morning to interview our volunteer … more
July 29, Eugene, OR: Making a Difference in the Pacific Northwest
The Eugene Weekly and the local country radio station let Eugene, OR residents know that Road to Healthy Skin Tour was coming to town. It was a short 2-hour event, but we were able to screen 15 … more
July 27, Seattle: Seattle, Day 2
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made a stop in West Seattle on Friday, July 27. Local dermatologist Susanne Gee, MD, and her nurse Sandra provided three solid hours of screenings and were able to … more
July 26, Seattle: Sunny and Warm … in Seattle!
Today the Tour bus made a two-hour appearance at the Rite Aid in Seattle, WA. This store has hosted the Tour for several years and the Rite Aid manager blocked off spaces directly in front of the … more
July 23, Kennewick, WA: It’s Always Busy in Kennewick!
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour pulled into the Rite Aid in Kennewick, WA, shortly after 9 AM to find a crowd awaiting our arrival. Once Sidney Smith, MD, and his medical assistants Brenda and … more
July 21, Walla Walla, WA: On the West Coast at Last
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made its debut in the city of Walla Walla, WA, known for its sweet onions and vineyards. Jeffrey Stiles, MD, and Francesco D’Alessandro, MD, both from the Walla … more
July 19, Boise, ID: Our First Time in Boise
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made an appearance at the Rite Aid in Boise, ID, for the first time today. Our location was only a few blocks from the state capital buildings as well as Boise State … more
July 12 and 13, Boulder, CO
We had a nice turn out in Boulder, CO., on July 12 and 13, with a steady (but not overwhelming) stream of traffic both days. Dermatologists Alise Curry, MD, and Brian Bailey, MD, volunteered on July … more
July 11, Littleton, CO: The Tour Heads West
The Road to Healthy Skin tour is heading west, and to kick off the second half of our journey, we made a stop at the Rite Aid in Littleton, CO., on July 11. The store was very excited to have … more
June 29, Cordova, TN: Hot, hot, hot!
It was a hot, slow day in Cordova, TN! With temperatures close to 110 degrees, it was hard to find too many people out and about to receive a skin cancer screening! James Turner, MD, and … more
June 28, Memphis, TN: Our Fame Precedes Us!
The Tour made its stop at the Rite Aid in Memphis, Tennessee today, and with temperatures over 100 degrees, it was a hot day to say the least. Luckily, people didn’t have to wait too long … more
June 25, Kingston, TN: A Real Southern Welcome for the Tour
Today the Road to Healthy Skin Tour made another first-time stop at the Rite Aid in Kingston, TN. Though this was a last-minute addition to the Tour, it turned out to be one of the best thus far! … more
June 23, Nashville, TN: At the Parthenon
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour had a pleasant change of scenery today—we were at Centennial Park in Nashville, TN. Centennial Park is home to the famous Nashville Parthenon, an exact replica of … more
June 20, Lexington, KY: A Doctor’s Intervention Saves the Day
We had a reunion at the Rite Aid on Richmond Road in Lexington, KY today. For the past several years, the stop has been one of our larger events and this year was no exception. As usual, this Rite … more
June 19, Louisville, KY: Six Hours, 75 Screenings—Whew!
The Louisville, KY Tour stop at the Rite Aid off Bardstown Road kept us VERY busy. When we arrived we were greeted by several smiling faces—numerous people were excitedly awaiting our arrival. … more
June 14, Vandalia, OH: In Fitness Magazine and on Your Street!
The Tour made its second stop in the Dayton area at the Rite Aid in Vandalia, OH, today. During the three-hour hours event, Barbara Cortez, MD, and Allen McGrew, MD, screened 44 patients, detecting … more
June 13, Kettering OH: Our First Time in Kettering
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made its first of two stops in the Dayton area at the Rite Aid in Kettering, Ohio today. Due to the promotions of Rite Aid, there was a line awaiting the Tour’s … more
June 8, Huntley, IL: Reunion at Centegra – Four Years Strong
Today was a reunion for the Centegra Health Bridge Fitness staff and The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour when for the fourth year in a row, we made our annual stop in the … more
June 2, Kentwood: A Productive Visit
We couldn’t have asked for a better day at the Rite Aid in Kentwood, Michigan! The store had been passing out flyers and informing people about the Tour for the past week, which we always … more
May 30, Toledo, OH: Lots of Excited Visitors
Today we were at the Rite Aid in Toledo, Ohio. The store’s staff and patrons were very excited and told us they’d been were looking forward to it all week—though one visitor … more
May 26, Pittsburgh, PA: An Enthusiastic Crowd
It was a great day in Pittsburgh, PA. The Rite Aid store’s staff seemed as excited about the event as the people were who were waiting for us to arrive! When the RV pulled up, we were greeted … more
May 25, Bridgeville, PA: A Day of Firsts
It was a day full of firsts for the Road to Healthy Skin Tour on May 25. We made our first-ever stop at the Rite Aid in Bridgeville, PA, and it was also the first time Sara Story, MD, volunteered to … more
May 22, Cheektowaga, NY: Two Suspected Melanomas Found
Today the Tour traveled to Cheektowaga, NY, located just outside of Buffalo. As its name suggests, the area has a rich Indian heritage and was home to the Seneca and Iroquois Indians for almost … more
May 19, Wethersfield, CT: A Sunny Saturday in Connecticut
We had a great turnout at today’s event in Wethersfield, CT, and we kept Ed Benjamin, MD, very busy. This was the second year that Dr. Benjamin volunteered to work on the Tour and he screened … more
May 18, Cambridge, MA: Back for the Fifth Year in a Row…
The Rite Aid in Cambridge, MA, joined the elite list of Rite Aid stores that have hosted the Tour each year since its inception five years ago. Joining us, also for the fifth year, was Caroline Kim, … more
May 12, Union City, NJ: The Eye-Catching RV Is our Best Advertisement
We got very excited when we spotted today’s location in the Five Points area of Union, NJ. It was fantastic—the Rite Aid was situated by a very busy intersection and no matter which way … more
May 10, Skillman, NJ: At Aveeno HQ
Johnson & Johnson’s campus in Skillman, NJ, was Thursday’s destination and we were pleased to return and have Jeanine Downie, MD, join us again for this year’s event. Rachel … more
May 4, Hoboken, NJ: Seeing Old Friends in Hoboken…
For the fifth year in a row, Adolfo Fernandez-Obregon, MD, joined us at the Rite Aid event on Willow Avenue in Hoboken, NJ. We really appreciate his ongoing support of the Tour—and for … more
May 3, Cedar Knolls, NJ: Gloomy Weather, Great Turnout
At today’s event in Cedar Knolls, NJ, we were joined by Rachel Altman, MD, and Lisa Hochman, MD. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them on last year’s Tour and were excited to have … more
May 2, South Orange, NJ: A Quick Stop But Still Making a Difference
It was a rainy day in South Orange, NJ, but despite this, Justin Brown, MD, provided eight screenings in one fast hour, discovering three suspected skin precancers. Everyone was happy to have … more
May 1, Philadelphia: A Reunion at Rite Aid
This was our fifth year at the Rite Aid on Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia, and every year we look forward to working alongside Jeffrey Pollock, MD, and his wife Gale. For most of the day we … more
April 30, Mechanicsburg, PA: First 2012 Stop in Pennsylvania
It was a busy day in Mechanicsburg, PA. Apparently many people had seen the article on the front page of the Sunday newspaper, so when the doctor arrived, 50 eager patients were ready and waiting for … more
April 15, New York City: At the More Magazine + Fitness Magazine Women's Half Marathon
Today, the Road to Healthy Skin Tour made an appearance just outside Central Park in New York City. The Tour was invited to take part in the More Magazine + Fitness Magazine Women's Half … more
April 11, Duluth, GA: Two Dermatologists... MANY Patients!
It is the fifth year of The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour and on Wednesday, April 11, in Duluth, GA, we must have set a new record for the most number of people to attend a … more
April 10, Marietta, GA: Tremendous Turnout, and One Busy Doctor
Today, as we pulled into the Rite Aid lot in Marietta, GA, we witnessed the power of great media coverage – in a really big way. A long line of people were waiting for us and a full half … more
April 9, Atlanta, GA: The Start of Our Atlanta-Area Visit
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made the first of three Atlanta, GA, area stops on Monday April 9 at the Rite Aid on Cumberland Parkway SE. The Tour was joined by Rutledge Forney, MD; Corrine Erikson, … more
April 1 and 2, Fort Lauderdale, FL: The Heat Doesn’t Slow Us Down!
The Tour made a two-day stop at the Harbor Shops in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This was a great location — a perfect mall mix of “everyday” stores as well as several salons, spas, small … more
March 31, Miami FL: One Mom’s Clever Plan to Promote Early Detection
On a very rainy day in Miami, the Tour made a stop at the Bass Pro Shop at the Dolphin Mall. In the two short hours — and during a torrential rainstorm — Phyllis Skolnik, MD, was able to … more
March 30, Coconut Grove, FL: Another First for the Tour
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour made an appearance at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove, FL on March 30. This was another new area for us and it definitely has potential! The park and athletic fields were … more
March 29, Miami Beach, FL: Marina Screenings
This year we tried out a new location at the Miami Beach Marina, off of Alton Road. We set up shop steps away from some of the largest boats (or yachts) in the area; it may have been the first time … more
March 27, Sarasota, FL: A New Stop on the Tour
The Road to Healthy Skin Tour is making an effort to reach new cities this year and we were pleased to get a last-minute call asking us to bring the tour to Sarasota, FL. Fortunately we had an open … more
March 23 and 24, Orlando, FL: Getting the Word Out
The Tour made a two-day stop in Orlando, FL, on March 23 and 24. At the peak of the spring break season and with temperatures warmer than normal, it was the perfect time for the media to … more
March 21, Mt. Pleasant, SC: A Busy Visit to a Beach Community
On Wednesday, March 21, we found ourselves at the Rite Aid in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Mt. Pleasant, a suburb just north of Charleston, is a community surrounded by beautiful beaches, which always seems … more
March 19, Raleigh, NC: A Terrific Start to the 2012 Tour
The 2012 Road to Healthy Skin Tour kicked off in full force on March 19 in Raleigh, NC. We are excited to be back on the road, and to learn that we’ll be bringing the Tour to several new states … more
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