Media Resources of the WDS
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WELCOME TO THE WDS NEWS ROOM:
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NEWS ROOM QUICK FIND:
- LPGA - "Play Safe In The Sun" at LPGA Tournaments • NEWS RELEASES • WEBSITE
- FAMILIES - Families Play Safe In The Sun • NEWS RELEASES • WEBSITE
- VIDEOS - WDS Media Videos • WATCH NOW
- AWARDS - National Awards & Recognition • VIEW NOW
- PRESIDENTS - WDS Leadership Through the Years — PAST PRESIDENTS
- 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.
- Members of the Women's Dermatologic Society: .Are prominently featured in the news media as experts covering a wide range of dermatologic topics. To view video of recent coverage in the press, please click here.
- Members of the Women's Dermatologic Society: .Serve as an important source of information, insights and input for a broad range of media. To request an expert for an interview, please click here.
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PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN AT THE LPGA SAFEWAY CLASSIC Watch WDS event chair Phoebe Rich, MD as she describes the Play Safe in the Sun outreach at the LPGA Safeway Classic in Portland, OR, where a team of WDS volunteers returned for the third time since 2004. Vinny Seiverling, MD explains the photographs taken with the UV reflectance camera, showing photodamage underneath the skin's surface. Video credit: Speak Up Portland - Visit: www.puzzledinportland.com (Watch the full size version here) |
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DR. MARGUERITE GERMAIN DISCUSSES SUN SAFETY ON NBC NEWS 2 ~ CHARLESTON, SC Watch a recent news segment featuring Dr. Marguerite Germain of the Women's Dermatologic Society on the NBC Nightly News in Charleston, SC promoting sun safety and the WDS Play Safe in the Sun outreach event at the Family Circle Cup. (Watch the full size version here) |
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WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY - 34TH ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON RECAP
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WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY - 5 YEARS OF VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY AWARDS RECORD NUMBER OF GRANTS IN 2008 BENEFITING DERMATOLOGY
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SKIN HEALTH: PRICELESS Dermatologists Volunteer 3,500 Hours to Combat Skin Cancer 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) |
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WDS IN THE NEWS:
ABOUT THE WDS:
- Contact The Women's Dermatologic Society:
- Women’s Dermatologic Society, 575 Market Street, Suite 2125, San Francisco, CA 94105
- PHONE: (415) 764-4925 | FAX: (415) 764-4933
- eMail: wds@womensderm.org
- WDS Staff Directory & Contact Information
- General Contact Information
- Mission Statement:
- Foster, promote and support women’s issues in dermatology;
- Identify, train, and recognize women leaders in dermatology;
- Provide a forum for developing relationships through mentoring and building of coalitions;
- Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to women’s issues;
- Promote the highest possible standards of ethics, support of research, patient care, patient education and public education.
- Vision Statement:
- WDS envisions a professional environment that recognizes the unique contributions by women in dermatology.
- WDS strives to ensure that women in dermatology have full access and opportunity for professional advancement.
- WDS focuses on balancing the diverse demands of medicine, family and community.
- WDS encourages and supports women to maximize their personal and professional potential and to contribute to our specialty and society.
- More Information About the Women's Dermatologic Society:
- Women's Dermatologic Society (official website)
- About the WDS | Grant Programs | Events | 2009-2010 Committee Member Listing | News | Current Newsletter
- WDS Officers & Board Of Directors
- The Doctor's Channel - Dr. Dr. Diane Berson discusses the mission of the Women's Dermatologic Society
- More Information About the Families Play Safe In The Sun National Campaign:
- Families Play Safe In The Sun (official website)
- Sun Safety Tips | Sun Safety Resources | 2007 Events | 2006 Events | 2005 Events
WDS MEDIA EVENTS:
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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) |
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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) |
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NEWS RELEASES ("Play Safe in the Sun" at LPGA & USTA Tournaments):
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NATIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
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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...) |
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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. (More...) |
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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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