Sun Safety

“The Lord God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade over his head, to save him from discomfort.”

Our modern notion that a tan is healthy is a direct contrast with the wisdom conveyed in the Bible by desert residents. We’re used to bundling ourselves up against the bitter wind chill but we are not in the habit of protecting ourselves from the sun’s rays.

Skin cancer is on the rise in the United States; it’s now the most common type of cancer and most is preventable. Anyone can get it regardless of their skin color.

Please get in the habit of practicing sensible sun protection:
Keep infants and small children out of the sun.
Stay out of the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. when the sun’s rays are at their peak.
Cover up with hats, long, loose sleeves and long, loose pants.
Use a sunscreen of at least 15 SPF.
Beware of reflected light.
Examine your skin regularly for any changes.

The sun is the cause of at least 90% of all skin cancers. These skin precautions can prevent this disease and help you stay younger-looking. Please see me if you’d like more information and I’ll be available to check your blood pressure.
-Loretta Teter, Parish Nurse