Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program Presents Skin Cancer Screening

Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program will offer a Skin Cancer Screening by Family Physician Subha Elango, MD. PorterLogonewThe screening will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, on Wednesday, June 2, at Lake Porter Medical Group, 336 US 30, Valparaiso.

“Early detection is so important when it comes to skin cancer and fortunately most skin cancers are visible and can be treated,” explained Elango. Elango suggests practicing “sun safety” which means avoiding sun exposure between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, and using a sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ everyday – even on cloudy or overcast days.

Porter’s Senior Circle is part of a nationwide organization committed to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and better. Annual membership offers a generous selection of valuable discounts, activities and events, a chapter newsletter, national publication subscription, in-hospital privileges and much more.

The screening is free. Registration is required. To register for this screening, learn more about Porter’s Senior Circle program or to become a member, call 1.800.541.1861 or visit www.porterhealth.com.