Taskforce Mission
The Skin Cancer Taskforce seeks to support and promote evidence-based collaborative strategies to improve skin cancer prevention and early detection among Vermonters to decrease the burden of melanoma and other skin cancers in Vermont.
Why a Skin Cancer Taskforce?
Meeting Information
Vermont has one of the highest rates of melanoma incidence in the U.S. Ultraviolet radiation exposure from the sun, sunlamps and tanning beds is the major known factor associated with melanoma. Melanoma is largely preventable through use of sun protection methods, such as sunscreen, hats, protective clothing, shade, and sunglass.
If you would like to learn more about the next meeting and agenda, please reach out to Hanna Snyder at coordinator@vtaac.org.
Skin Cancer Resources
Sun Safety: Toolkit Targeting Middle Schoolers (Dartmouth Cancer Center)
Be Sun Safe (UVM Cancer Center)
Your Skin Is In (IMPACT Melanoma)
Vermont Community Sunscreen Dispenser Program (VTAAC)
Skin Cancer Taskforce Co-Chairs
Sharon Mallory, MPH (she/her)
Vermont Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Director, Vermont Department of Health
Like most people I know, several of my family members and friends have been impacted by cancer. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to address cancer in Vermont through my work with VTAAC and the coalition’s numerous passionate members.
Lisa Purvis, EdD, MPH, MBA
Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Dartmouth Cancer Center
As a public health specialist, I have a life-long interest in community-based efforts to improve the health and well-being of residents. As a Vermonter, I am particularly interested in the health status of Vermonters and the health system and services available in Vermont. I hope that I can contribute to programs and initiatives that will benefit Vermonters.