Our physicians engage in a variety of community service activities. In conjunction with Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, we offer annual public skin cancer screenings. We also contribute service to the Bethesda Mission in Harrisburg, the Central Pennsylvania Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Support Groups, and to Camp Horizon. In addition, our faculty give lectures at multiple civic groups and public schools.
The dermatology department initiated a Sun Protection Project in 2008 which will educate the community on sun protection, raise awareness of skin cancer and its causes, foster safe skin care practices, and promote skin health. Dr. Holly Gunn under the mentorship of internationally know preventive behavior researcher, Dr. Rob Turrisi at Penn State University Park, did a year long research fellowship exploring ways to change sun exposure behavior in the general public. A recent donation from Jeanne Arnold allows us to erect a pergola shade area in Derry Township and start other sun protection projects.
