A Word From Our Chaplain

They can kill. They can soothe. They can elucidate. They can bless. They can build. They can destroy. What are they? Words. Not just words themselves, but how they are used, how they are put together. And, if spoken, how the voice sounds which speaks them. “Sticks and stones can break my bones,” we’d rebuff…

5 Things to Know about Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Education “When those rays from the sun are shining brightly” Sunscreen helps keep UV rays at bay. Get a sunscreen with a high SPF and use it daily. Remember, most sunscreen is only effective for a few hours, so be sure to re-apply when needed. Skin cancer does not discriminate. Everyone is susceptible,…

Be Careful In The Heat

With the summer approaching, it’s important to remember that the heat can cause extreme damage to your body. Always be sure to hydrate. Drinking plenty of fluids is a very important task when you and your loved one are running errands in the summer heat. There are also lots of other things you can do…

Signs and Symptoms

Sometimes skin abnormalities are nothing. And sometimes, they’re serious. Here’s the “ABCDE” method to help you see when you should take action. Is your mole Asymmetrical? Are the Borders of the mole irregular, blurry, or ragged? Does the Color of your mole have multiple shades throughout? What is the Diameter of your mole? Is your…

A Word From Our Chaplain

What do you know? And, when some day you may not be able to tell anyone what you know, how will anyone know what you know? Early in my career as a hospice chaplain, I visited a woman in her 90’s, who lived those last days of hers in a nursing home that no longer…

Skin Cancer Prevention

May is Skin Cancer awareness month. Here are some preventative tips for both you and your loved one this summer. Do your best to rest in shaded areas between 10 am and 4pm, considering these are usually the times when the sun is shining it’s hardest. Always pay special attention to your skin. Make sure…