Recap of DIG's First Good Skin Knowledge Workshop

Last Wednesday, DIG volunteered at Austin Elementary to provide educational lessons provided by AAD Good Skin Knowledge grant! Last week’s lesson plan involved learning about the layers of skin, the role of a dermatologist, and how to take care of your skin! DIG will be leading 3 more scheduled lesson plans this fall, please email Bethel (@bddesta@utmb.edu) or Jane (jaonyema@utmb.edu) if you would like to get involved!

  

Pictured L to R: Matthew De La Garza, Sarah Ahmed, Blanche Beohon, Casey Brusen, Bethel Desta, Gabriela Villa, Presley Limon, Alekhya Gurram

DIG's Sun Safety Booth at Fiesta Comunidad on 10/12

Today our DIG members participated in this year’s Fiesta Comunidad, a community-wide event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the College of the Mainland. Our volunteers distributed sunscreen, donated by UTMB Dermatology, and engaged with attendees about the importance of sun protection and safety.

From Left to Right: Jane Onyemachi (DIG President, MS4), Jun Park (MS1), Danielle Miller (MS2), Lynchi Nguyen (Melanoma Walk Chair, MS2), and Andrew Spires (Psoriasis Walk Chair, MS2)