Sun Safe Kids: Protecting children from UV exposure

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada and rates continue to rise.  Children are particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of UV radiation, but the good news is that skin cancer is largely preventable.  This workshop will provide the latest information on sun safety and explain why protecting children from the harmful effects of the sun is so important.  Participants will learn evidence-based sun safe practices to incorporate into daily routines and policies at their childcare centres.

Isabella Piechota and Melissa Yan are Promotion Specialists with BC Cancer’s health promotion team, both holding Master’s Degrees in Public Health. They develop evidence-based educational resources to engage diverse communities and healthcare providers across British Columbia in cancer prevention and screening initiatives. Through partnerships with community organizations and collaboration with healthcare providers, they work to empower British Columbians through cancer prevention and screening education to enable themselves and others to take control and improve their health.

Suitable for child care providers, child care workforce, and parents

Registration link:https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ygv/activity/search/detail/16225?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true