Public Service Programs

Choose Skin Health

This exclusive program, in partnership with Neutrogena, provides free skin cancer screenings to the general public. Members receive patient education materials and a free online listing that allows patients nationwide to locate nearby free screenings. All program participants receive recognition from ASDS and could win an award!

This award-winning program has resulted in more than 29,000 skin cancer screenings since its inception in 2010.

Participation is easy. Simply fill out the online volunteer form for each of your screening events. On this form, you can request a variety of marketing materials to assist you in promoting your screening event(s) and educating patients.

How does the program work?

Once you’ve signed up, your name, contact information and screening event details will be posted on the ASDS website. Patients can search by location to find the doctor nearest them, and then call your office to schedule an appointment.

How do I schedule patients?

There are several ways to do this, and you may choose the one that works best for your office:

Set aside a specific date(s) when you will see skin cancer screening program patients.
Set aside certain times after your regular office hours or during your office hours that are reserved for these patients.
Set aside a specific number of appointments for these patients.
Don’t set limits, and accept as many patients as your schedule will allow.
If you come up with another method, go ahead and use it. The purpose of the program is to encourage patients to come in for a skin cancer screening. Whatever time you can allocate will be appreciated.
Be sure to notify your office staff that you’ll be participating in the program and how you’re allocating your time, so they know how to schedule these patients.

Is there a minimum number of patients I have to see?

You must see at least one patient to participate. Of course, the more patients you can screen, the better chances you have of winning the annual top screener award.

What happens if I fill my appointments?

Contact Katie Allodi to ensure that your website listing is updated or removed so consumers will know to contact another physician or call your office for availability.

Can I only see patients in a specific month?

This is a year-round program, however there is a heavy focus during Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May) and throughout the summer. Schedule patients at any time that is convenient for you.

What if I identify a suspicious mole or lesion?

After requesting your volunteer materials, you will receive triplicate screening forms (one for your records, the patient and ASDS). During the screening, mark the location of the lesion on the form and encourage him or her to seek treatment.

Can I bill insurance?

No. The skin cancer screening program is a pro bono effort and should be handled the same way you would handle other pro bono patients.

What if a patient has questions about products, procedures or other skin concerns that are not related to the skin cancer screening?

The skin cancer screening program promotion is for skin cancer screening only. If patients request other procedures or information, you may offer to have your staff set up a separate appointment to address their concerns.

Have other questions that weren’t answered here?

Email Katie Allodi.

Volunteer for this year-round program today!

Top National Screeners

2018: Andrew T. Jaffe, MD
2017: Andrew T. Jaffe, MD
2016: Andrew T. Jaffe, MD
2015: Andrew T. Jaffe, MD
2014: Alan R. Gilbert, MD
2013: Alan R. Gilbert, MD
2012: Alan R. Gilbert, MD
2011: Robin Knuttel, MD

Region One

New York
New Jersey
Connecticut

Region Two

Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island

Region Three

Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota

Region Four

Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Florida
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia

Region Five

Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
New Mexico

Region Six

Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Hawaii
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas

Region Seven

California

Choose Skin Health Skin Cancer Screening Competition

ASDS recognizes the individual members who provide the most skin cancer screenings through Choose Skin Health. Seven regional awards and one national award for the overall top screener will be announced during the ASDS Annual Meeting, and winners will receive certificates, be recognized in Currents, on the ASDS website and in marketing and promotional materials for the Choose Skin Health skin cancer screening program (regional awards dependent upon member participation).

After the screening event(s), send the ASDS member's name and each patient's pink screening form to ASDS via:

Mail: 5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Suite 120, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Email: CommunicationStaff@asds.net
Fax: 847-956-0999

The 2019 screening competition runs from Sept. 18, 2018, to Aug. 30, 2019. The participating physician's name must be included with the pink screening forms to be considered for the competition (e.g. cover sheet or business card). Contact Katie Allodi with questions.

Public Service Programs

Choose Skin Health

This award-winning program has resulted in more than 29,000 skin cancer screenings since its inception in 2010.

Volunteer for this year-round program today!

Choose Skin Health Skin Cancer Screening Competition

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Choose Skin Health

This award-winning program has resulted in more than 29,000 skin cancer screenings since its inception in 2010.

Volunteer for this year-round program today!

Choose Skin Health Skin Cancer Screening Competition

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