MOHAWK, N.Y. — More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. One in five will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. Fortunately, skin cancers are usually visible and, if caught early enough, most types are curable.
Members of the farm community will have the chance to get their skin checked at no cost on Friday September 9th, at the CNY Farm Progress Show in Mohawk, NY. The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health (NYCAMH) will be bringing its air-conditioned mobile health clinic to the event so that it can offer free skin exams one day of the show.
The exam, conducted by Dr. Craig Lippitt, takes about 15 minutes. No appointments are necessary; Simply stop by and be seen in a private, air conditioned setting.
NYCAMH will also be offering at the CNY Farm Progress Show:
- PPE Sales – a wide selection of personal protective equipment at reasonable prices. On-site will be hearing protection, eye protection, SMV signs, sample Bare-Co PTO shield replacement kit, and NYCAMH’s PPE catalogs. Any product in our catalog can be shipped directly to you. Try our sample packet of ear plugs for only $1.
- Interactive Tick Display– Can you spot all the ticks? Look at real ticks while you check out our NEW interactive display. Learn how to safely remove a tick and what to do if you are bitten.
- Information about:
- John May Farm Safety Fund
- National ROPS Rebate Program
- NYCAMH’s many free services
NYCAMH, a program of Bassett Healthcare Network, is enhancing agricultural and rural health by preventing and treating occupational injury. To learn more about NYCAMH and its many free programs and services for New York’s farm community, go to www.nycamh.org or call 800-343-7527.
Event information
Central New York Farm Progress Show
Leonard Gilbert Farm, Robinson Rd
Mohawk, NY 13407
Free skin cancer screenings, PPE, ROPS, Tick education, NYCAMH services.
–Pauline Boyer
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health – NYCAMH