Community
16 August, 2024
Free skin checks in Koroit
IN response to statistics that show Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, Lions clubs around the nation have united to put a skin check and awareness unit on the road.
Lions clubs across Victoria and southern New South Wales are working hard to reduce that level and its impact on families.
Local residents will be able to take advantage of free skin cancer checks when the van visits Koroit later this month.
The van will be at the Blackwood Centre Car Park in Commercial Road on Saturday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25 for appointments.
The van will provide a free skin check service to local people and will be operated by fully trained, certified and professionally supervised volunteers.
The unit will also be a valuable resource for local people to access not only the skin check, but valuable and timely information about skin care and self-checking techniques.
“We know early detection of skin lesions potentially saves lives, so this visit will be a timely support and reminder to local people of the need to take care of their skin,” Lions member Sue Frost said.
Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if there are any suspect spots or lesions.
The unit is not a medical clinic, so diagnosis or treatment requirements will not be discussed.
It simply provides the skin check and alerts the visitor to skin lesions that require further checking and attention – a great first step in ensuring urgent needs are addressed.
The van has three fully-equipped checking rooms, an entry foyer, disabled lift and entry at the rear.
To book a free skin cancer check contact Sue Frost on 0457 968 691.
