06/04/2026
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS
Nonmelanoma skin cancers and precancers like actinic keratosis often appear on the head and neck, due to repeated sun exposure. Hats help safeguard your face, scalp and neck.
Here’s what to look for in a sun-safe hat:
WIDE BRIM: The best hats for sun protection have a brim of at least three inches to shade the face, scalp, neck, shoulders and upper back, along with easily overlooked places like the tops of the ears and back of the neck.
TIGHT KNIT: Look for a tightly woven hat rather than a loosely constructed straw hat that lets in the UV rays.
https://www.skincancer.org/blog/search-perfect-hat/