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Eugene, OR Permit No. 188

Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend 541-222-7300

Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District 541-686-7300

Cottage Grove Community Hospital 541-942-0511

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To fnd the provider that’s right for you, please call 541-743-4600

PeaceHealth Check-up 541-222-7190

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We’re here for you

As the weather warms up, remember to protect your skin. Though melanoma is the sixth most common cancer, the survival rate is about 99 percent when detected early. To keep yourself safe, be aware of your risks and make regular appointments with your dermatologist.

Risk factors for skin cancer include:

■ Sunburns.

■ Light skin and hair.

■ Advancing age.

■ A large number of moles.

■ Family and personal history of skin cancer.

■ Immune suppression.

To protect yourself, PeaceHealth Medical Group dermatologist Sandra Jones Wu, MD, says, “Wear a hat, put on UVA/UVB-blocking sunglasses and seek shade when exposed to the

sun for long periods. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF, and always avoid tanning beds or sun lamps.”

Regular self-exams are a great way to keep yourself healthy. Follow the ABCDE rule when checking your moles, and take note of:

■  A symmetry in shape.

■  B order irregularity.

■  C olor changes or irregular shading.

■  D ifference of appearance compared to other moles.

■  E volution in size, shape, color or sensitivity.

For more information about skin safety, visit www.peacehealth.org/ healthwise and search for “skin cancer prevention.”

Stay safe in the sun

Sandra Jones Wu, MD

770 E. 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

PeaceHealth

PatientConnection

Now, you can manage your care anytime, anywhere, through PatientConnection—a password-protected website—that allows you to:

■■ Send a secure email to your PeaceHealth primary care doctor and care team.

■■ View or schedule appointments.

■■ View imaging and lab results.

■■ View or report allergies and medications.

■■ View or request referrals.

■■ Make clinic account payments.

■■ Update your profle in our system. To test-drive or register for PatientConnection, visit www.patientconnection.org.