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In the summer months, many pool and beach-goers thirst to have sun-kissed, glowing skin. However, sunbathing can result in serious and life-threatening consequences. SIU Medicine dermatologist, Sacharitha Bowers, MD, answers reveal that proper steps can help you protect your skin this season. Q & A: Is there such a thing as a healthy tan? No, unfortunately, there is no such thing as a healthy tan! Any amount of ulraviolet (UV) exposure that leads to tanning can contribute to harmful effects in the skin, such as increased aging of the skin and skin cancer. Additionally, a tan cannot block

In the summer months, many pool and beach-goers thirst to have sun-kissed, glowing skin. However, sunbathing can result in serious and life-threatening consequences. SIU Medicine dermatologist, Sacharitha Bowers, MD, answers reveal that proper steps can help you protect your skin this season. Q & A: Is there such a thing as a healthy tan? No, unfortunately, there is no such thing as a healthy tan! Any amount of ulraviolet (UV) exposure that leads to tanning can contribute to harmful effects in the skin, such as increased aging of the skin and skin cancer. Additionally, a tan cannot block

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IMPORTANT: If your aid is disbursed and you receive a refund, you are required to attend and complete all of your classes. The first refund dates of the semester are: Fall 2024 – August 15, 2024 Spring 2025 – January 9, 2025 Summer 2025 – June 5, 2025

Generous donors pledged more than $1000 to the MEDPREP program during the SIU Day of Giving on March 6. Our supporters' contributions will fund scholarships to returning MEDPREP students this fall. (Above) MEDPREP students Fernando and Keaboka say "Thank You!" on behalf of their MEDPREP peers.

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