On May 27, 1992 three Toronto-based Environment Canada scientists invented the UV Index. 
Environment Canada would begin publishing forecasts of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
It was information they hoped Canadians would use to avoid sunburns and reduce their risk of skin cancer.

Canada’s Largest Walk for Melanoma
In 2012the Melanoma Network of Canada launched Strides for Melanoma, a walk which provided a voice to the melanoma community and raised awareness.

Join us September 24, 2017 

Ban the Tan 2013
In 2013, Annette Cyr, Founder of the Melanoma Network of Canada was instrumental in
passing Bill 30, the Skin Cancer Prevention Act. The Bill banned the sale of tanning services to youth under the age of 18 in Ontario.

Onsite Skin Cancer Screening
MedX’s superior SIAscope technology allows for quick, painless examination of suspicious moles
and lesions. This year, MedX and the Melanoma Network of Canada announced their strategic
partnership: Collaborating on occupational health and safety that includes melanoma education and an onsite skin cancer screening.

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