Mercy Memorial Hospital System announced its annual skin cancer screening to be held 3:30 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Corporate Connection Office, 901 North Macomb Street, Suite 1, Monroe. No appointment is necessary.

Board-certified dermatologists will perform the skin cancer screenings. Each participant will receive a copy of the doctor’s observations during the screening to take home with them. This program is open to all members of the community and will be seen on a first come, first seen basis.

Skin cancer affects one in five Americans. If detected and treated early, it has a 99 percent cure rate.

Make checking your skin a daily habit. Watch for spots that are changing, growing, oddly shaped or those that may itch or bleed. If you notice a spot displaying any of these symptoms, call your primary care physician or a dermatologist for a more thorough examination. Protect yourself every time you are out in the sun with protective clothing and a good sunscreen product. Avoid tanning beds.

For more information about the free skin cancer screening program, call (734) 240-4162.