The American Academy of Dermatology is giving back to firefighters.

They group is providing free skin care screenings for the first responders. Firefighters have a 21 percent greater risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.

“As a retired firefighter, I was aware of the risk of skin cancer,” said David Schiderer. “So, I started coming to this office to get checked on a regular basis. Several years ago, we did find some skin cancer and a couple of different spots that were treated.

The free skin cancer screening will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Screenings are by appointment only. For info on how to schedule your appointment, call Ozarks Dermatology Specialists at (417) 986-SKIN. And CLICK HERE for more information on skin cancer and firefighters.

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