Free skin cancer screening May 15 in Libertyville

Dr. Martha P. Arroyo of the Illinois Dermatology Institute, in collaboration with Advocate Condell Medical Center, is holding a free skin cancer screening Friday, May 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Dermatology, 755 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 224, in Libertyville.

To schedule a screening appointment, call (847) 367-5575.

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, which helps further education about this form of skin cancer. Melanoma is caused by changes in skin cells called melanocytes, which create the melanin responsible for skin and hair color.

Melanoma is the most leading cause of death from skin disease. The key to successfully treating melanoma and other forms of skin cancer is recognizing symptoms early. Skin cancer screenings can help.

For more information on melanoma and other cancers treated by Advocate Condell Medical Center, visit www.advocatehealth.com/condell/cancers-we-treat.

For more information on Lakeside Dermatology and Dr. Martha P. Arroyo, M.D., Ph.D., visit www.dermatlakeside.com.

Advocate Condell Medical Center is the leading provider of comprehensive medical and surgical services in Lake County, with state-of-the-art heart, neurosurgical, oncology, orthopedic, maternity and emergency services.

Condell's emergency department is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Lake County. Condell holds accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers for cardiac patients, and is accredited by the DNV as a Primary Stroke Center.

Advocate Condell is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as a 100 Top Hospital and Everest Award winner for both 2014 and 2015.