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Play it safe<br />
In the summertime, you should plan<br />
your outdoor activities to avoid the sun’s<br />
strongest rays. As a rule, seek shade and<br />
remember that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV)<br />
rays are the strongest between 10 a.m.<br />
and 4 p.m. Kids can follow this rule easier<br />
by using “the shadow rule.” Tell kids that<br />
the sun’s UV rays are strongest when<br />
their shadow on the ground is shorter<br />
than they are.<br />
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summer<br />
in the<br />
SOURCES: CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • American Cancer Society • FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration<br />
sun!<br />
Remember that certain oral and topical<br />
medicines, including antibiotics, birth<br />
control and benzoyl peroxide products,<br />
can increase the sensitivity of your skin<br />
and eyes to UV rays. Check the label<br />
on your medicines and discuss the<br />
risks with your doctor. Cosmetics that<br />
contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)<br />
also may increase sun sensitivity and<br />
susceptibility to sunburn. Look for the<br />
FDA’s recommended sun alert statement<br />
on products that contain AHAs.<br />
The American Cancer Society’s awareness campaign for skin cancer prevention<br />
promotes the slogan “Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap.” This catchphrase reminds people<br />
of the four key ways they can protect themselves and their children from UV radiation:<br />
slip<br />
on a<br />
shirt<br />
Tightly-woven,<br />
light-colored,<br />
lightweight<br />
fabrics will<br />
provide you<br />
with the most<br />
comfort and<br />
protection.<br />
slop<br />
on<br />
sunscreen<br />
Use a broad-spectrum (protecting<br />
from both UVA and UVB) sunscreen<br />
with a sun protection factor (SPF) of<br />
15 or greater to protect uncovered<br />
skin. For best results, apply the<br />
sunscreen 30 minutes before sun<br />
exposure and reapply every 1-1/2<br />
to 2 hours even on cloudy days and<br />
after swimming or sweating. Both<br />
selection of the sunscreen and<br />
re-applications are important.<br />
slap<br />
on a<br />
hat<br />
For the most<br />
protection, wear a<br />
hat with a brim all<br />
the way around that<br />
shades your face,<br />
ears, and the back<br />
of your neck. If you<br />
wear a baseball cap,<br />
don’t forget to protect<br />
your ears and the<br />
back of your neck.<br />
wrap<br />
on<br />
sunglasses<br />
Sunglasses protect your<br />
eyes and the sensitive<br />
skin around them from<br />
UV rays. Sunglasses<br />
that block both UVA and<br />
UVB rays offer the best<br />
protection. Wrap-around<br />
sunglasses work best<br />
because they block UV<br />
rays from sneaking in<br />
from the side.<br />
Meet Our Case Manager<br />
Angela Earnest, R.N.<br />
“I help our<br />
members<br />
live fearlessly<br />
by teaching<br />
them about<br />
the tools and<br />
resources that<br />
are available<br />
to them.”<br />
<strong>JULY</strong><br />
Angela, a BlueAdvantage<br />
Administrators of Arkansas<br />
case manager, has 13 years<br />
of nursing experience in<br />
medical surgery, oncology,<br />
skilled nursing care,<br />
hospice and outpatient<br />
clinics. Like all of our case<br />
managers, Angela enjoys<br />
telling members about the<br />
fact case management is<br />
available to them. Our case<br />
managers have knowledge<br />
and training to help you<br />
and your family navigate<br />
the healthcare system.<br />
When Angela isn’t helping<br />
members, she is the<br />
assistant cheer coach for<br />
the Mini Miner cheerleaders<br />
in Bauxite. She also loves<br />
gardening in her yard and<br />
spending time with her<br />
two children.