Sanford Thief River Falls hosting free skin cancer screening
May 30, 2025
Contact:
Nathan Aamodt
Sanford Health Media Relations
(701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. – Sanford Thief River Falls is hosting a free skin cancer screening on Wednesday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sanford Thief River Falls Dermatology Clinic, 1720 Highway 59 S. An appointment is required for the skin cancer screenings.
A skin check from a dermatology provider is a visual exam that is painless and could save your life. Providers typically provide patients a gown to wear and perform a “head-to-toe” examination. Sanford Health recommends patients to avoid wearing makeup, as well as to avoid hairstyles that are difficult to take down to make it easier for the provider to identify any potential spots of concern.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – every day. Yet when caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. For more information about how to prevent and detect skin cancer, including instructions on how to perform a skin self-exam, visit PracticeSafeSun.org. Anyone who has concerns about their skin, hair, or nails should see a dermatology provider for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
To schedule an appointment for the free skin cancer screening, call 218-681-4747.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
