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Promotion Of Skin Protection In Children In Waterbury, Vt, Kelsey M. Sullivan Jan 2017

Promotion Of Skin Protection In Children In Waterbury, Vt, Kelsey M. Sullivan

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Background: Vermont has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the nation. Between 2001 and 2005, Vermont had the highest incidence of melanoma of any state, 63% higher than the national average. It is also estimated that if children under 18 regularly used sunscreen of at least SPF 15, the incidence of squamous and basal cell carcinomas would decrease by 78%. Modeling by the EPA and CDC suggests that recommended sun protection measures could prevent 11,000 cases of skin cancer, 50 deaths, and $30 million in cancer treatment costs nationwide. Intervention: To create an information sheet on skin protection …


Medical Aspects Of Transitioning - A Guide For Transgender Youth, Amy M. Berkman Jan 2017

Medical Aspects Of Transitioning - A Guide For Transgender Youth, Amy M. Berkman

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Interacting with the medical system can be intimidating for all youth, including those who are transgender. The goal of this project was to provide information about community resources and medical terminology and treatments that transgender youth may encounter during the medical transition process. The target audience is those that attend a community center dedicated to LGBTQ youth.