Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Summer 2019

4 StRoseHospitals.org You can show your loved ones some real humankindness by looking out for their skin year-round. “People who make sun safety a habit can be a positive influence on those around them,” says Christopher Mercado, MD, a family medicine physician with Acts of kindness 15 bright ideas to protect the ones you love The bright southern Nevada sun isn’t always a kind summer companion. That’s where you can come in. SKIN & SUN SAFETY Christopher Mercado, MD Dignity Health Medical Group Nevada. “When you make it easy and part of your routine, you can help those you’re closest to stay safe fromharmful UV rays, sunburns, and skin cancer.” “We all have friends or know of someone who still believes tanning is ‘safe’ if they’re not getting burned…it’s not,” Dr. Mercado says.