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General Inquiries:

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Media Inquiries:

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-WELCOME TO THE WDS NEWS ROOM:
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  • Members of the Women's Dermatologic Society: .Are making news all over the country with their dynamic community outreach services. To find out more about these activities, please click here.
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-WHATS NEW:

WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY AWARDS RECORD NUMBER OF GRANTS IN 2008 BENEFITING DERMATOLOGY

$252,610 in grants awarded to 85 physicians and medical students to support professional growth and advance research in dermatology

(Click here to read news release)

A record number of dermatologists belonging to the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) have taken action to combat skin cancer by volunteering 3,500 hours of their time in 61 cities since 2004.

WDS reports that an unprecedented number of its 1,600 members volunteer to promote skin health awareness. This effort mirrors the national skin cancer screening initiative of the American Academy of Dermatology.
(Click here to read more)

-WDS IN THE NEWS:

READ:
»
The Health Dangers Of Golf? Look Up (PalmBeachPost.com)
» Skin cancer screening at ADT Championship (WPTV NewsChannel 5)
» Dermatologist Link Up for Sun Safety at LPGA Playoffs (LPGA.com)
» Read about "Dermatology's Ambassador" (Dermatology Times)
» "Play Safe in the Sun" (New York Times)
» WDS outreach campaigns in an interview with Suzanne Connolly, MD (Dermatology Times)
» Play Safe in the Sun at New Haven's Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament' (New Haven Register)


WATCH:.
» Dr. Diane Berson discusses the WDS outreach program Play Safe in the Sun (The Doctor's Channel)
» Dr. Diane Berson discusses the mission of the Women's Dermatologic Society (The Doctor's Channel)
» Wendy Roberts, MD speaking about "America's Ethnic Skin" (The TODAY Show)


LISTEN:.
» Valerie Callender, MD (Back 9 Golf News Network)
» Mona Gohara, MD and Sumaira Aasi, MD (Yale University podcast)

BLOG:
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» Play Safe in the Sun Day at Trump International Golf Club (Shelly Edwards Photography)
ON THE AIR! • WDS Featured on XM Radio: Tune in to ReachMD
TOPIC: Women and Dermatology.• SERIES: Clinician's Roundtable

Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. Amy Derick, Dr. Mary Lupo and Dr. Wendy Roberts about their involvement with the Women's Dermatologic Society and how the organization is working to support both men and women in the specialty.

You can listen by logging in on-line and/or registering for a FREE 3 month eSubscription:
Dr. Mary Lupo
Podcast Available On ReachMD Here
Dr. Wendy Roberts
Podcast Available On ReachMD Here
Dr. Amy Derick
Podcast Available On ReachMD Here

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-ABOUT THE WDS:

-WDS MEDIA EVENTS:

WOMEN'S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY MEDIA DAY IN MANHATTAN:
The Women's Dermatologic Society recently presented LOVE YOUR SKIN!, a dynamic Media Day for national magazine editors, featuring 20 WDS members who are leading authorities on skin and hair. A duo of experts on each of ten hot topics in dermatology offered the latest in trends, breakthroughs and controversies in the field--all from the woman dermatologist's perspective. Available online is an event recap, synopses request, a photo scrapbook, as well as biographical and contact information for each of the WDS experts.
(Event Details | Photo Scrapbook | Speaker Bios & Contact)
WDS MEDIA DAY IN NEW YORK: A HUGE SUCCESS:
The Women’s Dermatologic Society broke new ground with its first ever Media Day held on May 16, 2005 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. The purpose of the event was to promote the “Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA” campaign that WDS launched last year and has successfully conducted at five major LPGA tournament sites across the U.S. In addition, just prior to Media Day, WDS learned that it would receive the AAD’s Gold Triangle Award on July 21, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
(Event Details)

-NEWS RELEASES ("Play Safe in the Sun" at LPGA & USTA Tournaments):

PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN' MAKING HEADLINES
» The Doctor's Channel Dr. Diane Berson discusses the WDS outreach program Play Safe in the Sun
» Dermatology Times Read about "Dermatology's Ambassador"
» New York Times Sports Section 'Playing It Safe in Sun'
» Dermatology Times 'Playing it safe: Women's derm society reaches thousands with sun protection message'
» Back 9 Radio Network Interview with Dr. Valerie Callender
» The Doctor's Channel Dr. Diane Berson discusses the mission of the Women's Dermatologic Society
  2008 EVENTS:
Nov 21-23, 2008
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - ADT Championship LPGA Playoffs at the Trump International Golf Club
(
Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery) | (Volunteer Now)
Oct 2-5, 2008
HALF MOON BAY, CA - Samsung World Championship at Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links
(
Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
Aug 17, 2008
NEW HAVEN, CT - 2008 Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament
(
Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
Jun 6-8, 2008
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD - McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola at Bulle Rock Golf Club
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (
Photo Gallery)
May 15-18, 2008
CLIFTON, NJ - Sybase Classic at Upper Montclair Country Club
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release) | (Photo Gallery)
  PREVIOUS YEARS EVENTS:
Jun 8-10, 2007
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD - McDonald’s LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock Golf Club
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Mar 23-25, 2007
PHOENIX, AZ - LPGA Safeway International, Superstition Mountain Golf Club
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Sep 21-24, 2006
DANVILLE, CA - 2006 LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge
(
Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Jun 2-4, 2006
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - ShopRite LPGA Classic at the Seaview Marriott Golf Resort
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Aug 19-21, 2005
PORTLAND, OR - LPGA Safeway Classic
(Event Recap) | (
Pre-Event News Release)
May 16, 2005
NEW YORK, NY - Media Day At Chelsea Piers
(Event Recap) | (
Pre-Event News Release)
May 12-15, 2005
STOCKBRIDGE, GA - Chick-Fil-A LPGA Championship
(Event Recap) | (
Pre-Event News Release)
Nov 16-21, 2004
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - ADT LPGA Championship
(Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Sep 17-19, 2004
PORTLAND, OR - Safeway Classic LPGA Championship
(Event Recap) | (
Pre-Event News Release)
Jun 8-13, 2004
WILMINGTON, Del - McDonald’s LPGA Championship
(
Event Recap) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Mar 25-28, 2004
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - Kraft Nabisco LPGA Championship
(Event Recap) | (
Pre-Event News Release)

-NEWS RELEASES (Families Play Safe In The Sun):

Jan 11-12, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ - P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Health & Fitness Expo
(
Post-Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Sep 21-23, 2007
PLANO, TX - Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival
(
Post-Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Jul 20-22, 2007
CLEVELAND, OH - Ingenuity Festival
(
Post-Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Jun 23-24, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Manayunk Arts Festival
(
Post-Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Apr 14-15, 2007
ATLANTA, GA - Dogwood Festival
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2006
AUSTIN, TX - Old Pecan Street Festival
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Sep 2-4, 2006
ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis County Fair and Air Show
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Jul 22-23, 2006
CHICAGO, IL - Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Jul 1-3, 2006
DENVER, CO  - Cherry Creek Arts Festival
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
May 7, 2006
SAN DIMAS, CA - LA’s Best at Raging Waters Water Park
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
May 6, 2006
BOCA RATON, FL - “Sun Safety Awareness Day” with Melanoma Foundation
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Feb 18-20, 2006
MIAMI, FL - Coconut Grove Arts Festival
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Oct 27-29, 2005
LONG BEACH, CA - CA Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women & Families
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Aug 4, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Walker Art Center “Close-Up on Sun Safety”
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)
Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2005
BOSTON, MA - HarborFest "Children's Day"
(Post Event News Release) | (Pre-Event News Release)

-WDS VIDEOS:

WOMEN'S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY MEDIA VIDEOS:

-NATIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

WDS RECEIVES SECOND AAD GOLD TRIANGLE AWARD:
The Women’s Dermatologic Society was recognized for its Families Play Safe in the Sun Community Service Outreach Program on the evening of July 27, 2006 at the San Diego Marriott during the American Academy of Dermatology's Summer Meeting.  This is the WDS' second AAD Gold Triangle Award in the past two years.
(More...)
WDS RECEIVES AAD GOLD TRIANGLE AWARD:
The Women’s Dermatologic Society was the recipient of a Gold Triangle Award on Thursday, July 21, 2005 from the 14,000-member American Academy of Dermatology. The award recognized WDS’ communications efforts through the “Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA” initiative launched in 2004 to raise awareness about sun safety in the golf community.
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2006 ASSOCIATIONS ADVANCE AMERICA AWARD:
The Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) was awarded the 2006 Associations Advance America Award, which is presented by the American Society of Association Executives.
(More...)



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