Molloy College, Nursing Program Skype Call to the nursing students and their faculty members of Dundlak College. This call was arranged through Molloy Professor Siegel as an introduction to her nursing students to their Irish peers which they will visit in May. During this phone call, Maggie Biggane shared Mollie’s story and Karen McGuire, RN, a melanoma survivor discussed her surgery. Differences and similarities in skin cancer between the two countries were examined. Tanning salons and other behaviors were briefly discussed in preparation for a more meaning exchange in May.
News & Developments
Skin Cancer PSA in NYC Taxis
Washington DC taxis aired our skin cancer prevention psa from February 21st through February 27th. 14,000 views a day!!!
FDA proposes tanning bed age restrictions and other important safety measures
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced important proposed steps to protect public health by preventing the use of sunlamp products (also commonly known as indoor tanning beds) by minors and reducing the risk of using these devices for adults. The FDA is committed to protecting public health by informing consumers of the risks of indoor tanning…
Mollie’s Fund Wins 2 Global Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Global Awards, for the World ‘ s Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising announced the 2015 award winners today at ceremonies taking place at New York Academy of Sciences in New York City and at the X Studio Sydney Australia .
Agencies from the United States were center stage and led the pack with 11 Global Awards. Global Award winning agencies include: Area 23 with 3 Global Awards, 2 for “Killer Tan” for Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation (Mollie’s Fund) and 1 Global Award for “The State of Diabetes -Posters” for the diatribe Foundation . …
About the Global Awards: Now in their 21st year , The Global Awards are dedicated to excellence in healthcare and wellness communications on an internat ional basis. The Global Awards receives entries from healthcare corporations , hospitals,
advertising agencies, production companies , and design studios that produce communication for medical, pharmaceutical , healthcare & wellness related products and services …
Dangers of Tanning Beds PSA in NYC Taxi Cabs
Our PSA is aired in all NYC cabs this week. Cara Biggane encouraged New Yorkers and visitors to avoid tanning beds during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.