Newswise — WASHINGTON (January 13, 2024) – The George Washington University is proud to announce its recognition as a Skin Smart Campus by , highlighting the university's ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and healthy learning environment, with a focus on skin cancer prevention and UV safety.
honors schools that prioritize skin cancer prevention by eliminating indoor tanning devices, promoting educational outreach and adopting policies to protect students, faculty and staff from harmful UV exposure.
As part of its pledge, GW committed to keeping indoor tanning devices off campus and out of all affiliated buildings.
“Being named a Skin Smart Campus is a testament to our commitment to raising awareness about the dangers of UV exposure and skin cancer, and providing our community with the tools to make informed decisions,” said Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
As part of the Skin Smart Campus initiative, GW developed a dedicated to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and UV safety. The page includes vital information on how to protect oneself from harmful UV exposure, the risks associated with indoor tanning and tips for safe sun practices.
“This is incredibly rewarding,” said Nikkia Zarabian and Savanna Vidal, GW SMHS medical students and program co-leads. "The Skin Smart Campus recognition is just one step in our ongoing work to promote health, safety, and well-being for the GW community. We’re grateful for the support of Dr. Friedman, Dr. Sarah Millan, and the GW Student Government Association for making this program a success.”
GW will also receive two free sunscreen dispensers and a year’s supply of sunscreen from NCSCP, in partnership with IMPACT Melanoma. These dispensers will be installed at key outdoor locations on campus, providing students, faculty and staff with convenient access to sunscreen.
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