Download Sample Letter to a High School– National Healthy Skin Month

Sample Letter to Community Organizations – National Healthy Skin
Month
Note: If you are a board-certified dermatologist, please reference that fact within this letter,
where applicable.
[Date]
[Name of organization’s president/executive director]
[Organization]
[Address]
[City, state, zip]
Dear [Name of organization’s president/executive director]:
Your skin, hair and nails provide a window to your body’s overall health. November is
National Healthy Skin Month and a great time to educate the [members/volunteers] of
[organization name] about the importance of skin health.
As a [city]-based dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology,
I would like to share with your organization some of the best ways to keep your skin,
hair and nails healthy.
As a dermatologist, I have extensive training, experience, and passion for helping
people care for their skin, hair, and nails throughout their lifetime. Here are three top
concerns your audience may have:
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You need a skin cancer screening. The risk of developing skin cancer, the
most common cancer in the United States, in your lifetime is currently 1 in 5
Americans. Dermatologists are the experts who diagnose and treat skin cancer.
You have a skin, hair or nail condition that won’t go away. Dermatologists
can spot potential problems and diagnose a multitude of conditions ranging from
minor rashes to life-threatening melanoma.
You are considering a cosmetic procedure. Dermatologists have the medical
education, training and experience to perform cosmetic surgery. Using the latest
advances in technology, dermatologists successfully treat hair loss, wrinkles, age
spots, spider veins, stubborn fat and more.
I’ll call you soon to determine your interest in a presentation to [organization name]. In
the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [your number and/or email] if you
have any questions or require any additional information.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your name], MD
Sample Letter to an Elementary School – National Healthy Skin Month
Note: If you are a board-certified dermatologist, please reference that fact within this letter,
where applicable.
[Date]
[Name of principal]
[School]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip]
Dear [Mr./Mrs. Principal’s Last Name]:
Skin is the body’s largest organ and does so many things to keep our bodies healthy.
November is National Healthy Skin Month and a great time to teach children how to
take good care of their skin, hair and nails. Good care habits that begin in childhood can
result in a lifetime of healthy skin, hair and nails.
As a local dermatologist, member of the American Academy of Dermatology and a
[parent/volunteer/supporter at/of school name], I would like to speak with your students
about some of the best ways to care for their skin, hair and nails.
I can coordinate my presentation to complement the health curriculum currently being
presented at the school. I also can develop a presentation that discusses a variety of
topics, such as the importance of skin care; common skin conditions, like eczema and
acne; sun-protection; how to care for scars or warts; and healthy hair and nails.
I’ll call you soon to determine your interest in a presentation. In the meantime, please
don’t hesitate to contact me at [your number and/or email] if you have any questions or
require any additional information.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your name], MD
Sample Letter to a Middle School – National Healthy Skin Month
Note: If you are a board-certified dermatologist, please reference that fact within this letter,
where applicable.
[Date]
[Name of Principal]
[School Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip]
Dear [Mr./Mrs. Principal’s Last Name]:
Skin is the body’s largest organ and does so many things to keep our bodies healthy.
November is National Healthy Skin Month and a great time to teach pre-teens how to
take good care of their skin, hair and nails. Good care habits that begin when we’re
young can result in a lifetime of healthy skin, hair and nails.
As a local dermatologist, member of the American Academy of Dermatology and a
[parent/volunteer/supporter at/of school name], I would like to speak with your students
about some of the best ways to care for their skin, hair and nails.
I can coordinate my presentation to complement the health curriculum currently being
presented at the school. I also can develop a presentation that discusses a variety of
topics, such as the importance of skin care; common skin conditions, like eczema and
acne; sun-protection and the dangers of indoor tanning; how to care for scars or warts;
and healthy hair and nails.
I’ll call you soon to determine your interest in a presentation. In the meantime, please
don’t hesitate to contact me at [your number and/or email] if you have any questions or
require any additional information.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your name], MD
Sample Letter to a High School– National Healthy Skin Month
Note: If you are a board-certified dermatologist, please reference that fact within this letter,
where applicable.
[Date]
[Name of principal]
[School]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip]
Dear [Mr./Mrs. Principal’s Last Name]:
Skin is the body’s largest organ and does so many things to keep our bodies healthy.
November is National Healthy Skin Month and a great time to teach teens how to take
good care of their skin, hair and nails. Good care habits that begin as young adults can
result in a lifetime of healthy skin, hair and nails.
As a local dermatologist, member of the American Academy of Dermatology and a
[parent/volunteer/supporter at/of school name], I would like to speak with your students
about some of the best ways to care for their skin, hair and nails.
I can coordinate my presentation to complement the health curriculum currently being
presented at the school. I also can develop a presentation that discusses a variety of
topics, such as the importance of skin care; common skin conditions, like acne; sunprotection and the dangers of indoor tanning; and healthy hair and nails.
I’ll call you soon to determine your interest in a presentation. In the meantime, please
don’t hesitate to contact me at [your number and/or email] if you have any questions or
require any additional information.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your name], MD