2023
The Canadian Dermatology Association Appoints Dr. Michele L. Ramien as CDA President
OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2023 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michele L. Ramien as CDA President, effective June 16, 2023. [FULL STORY]
The Canadian Dermatology Association Announces its 2023 CDA Award Recipients
OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2023 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is excited to announce this year’s recipients of its Member Awards and Public Education Awards. [FULL STORY]
OTTAWA, ON, May 1, 2023 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launches its month-long Sun Awareness Month campaign, urging Canadians to learn about the causes and early warning signs of skin cancer. [FULL STORY]
2022
The Canadian Dermatology Association Announces its 2022 CDA Award Recipients
OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2022 – The Canadian Dermatology Association is proud to announce the recipients of the CDA Member Awards and the CDA Public Education Awards. [FULL STORY]
The Canadian Dermatology Association Appoints Dr. Jennifer Beecker as CDA President
OTTAWA, ON, June 27, 2022 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Beeker to the position of CDA President, effective June 26, 2022. [FULL STORY]
The Canadian Dermatology Association Launches its Month-long National sun Awareness Campaign
OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2022 – As the weather becomes milder and Canadians start heading outdoors, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launches its month-long sun awareness campaign. The campaign informs Canadians about the importance of self skin examinations and the simple steps that can be taken to protect themselves and their families from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation exposure. [FULL STORY]
2021
OTTAWA, ON, September 9, 2021 – Today the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) announced the launch of a new accredited continuing education program for certified Canadian dermatologists, The Skin Diversity Learning Series: Expanding Perspectives in Dermatology. [FULL STORY]
Dr. Catherine C. McCuaig becomes New President of Canadian Dermatology Association
OTTAWA, ON– Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine C. McCuaig to the position of CDA President, effective June 28, 2021. [FULL STORY]
OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Dermatology Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 CDA Awards. [FULL STORY]
CDA extends Sun Awareness Week to Month of May: ‘Sun Safety for Every Day and Every Body’
OTTAWA, ON – This year, the Canadian Dermatology Association is extending activities of its Sun Awareness Week, May 3 – 9, 2021 throughout the month of May. [FULL STORY]
2020
Dr. Jason K. Rivers becomes new Canadian Dermatology Association President
OTTAWA, ON, June 26, 2020 – Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Jason K. Rivers to the position of CDA President, effective June 26, 2020. [FULL STORY]
Canadian Dermatology Association Announces Award-Winning Dermatologists for 2020
渥太华,2020年6月26日,加拿大Dermatology Association is proud to announce the recipients of the CDA Awards for 2020, which recognize certified dermatologists for excellence in leadership, clinical care, education and research in the medical, surgical and cosmetic care of skin, hair and nails. [FULL STORY]
Canadian Dermatology Association Announces Winners of the 2020 CDA Public Education Awards
渥太华,2020年6月26日,加拿大Dermatology Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 CDA Public Education Awards, which acknowledge excellence in furthering understanding of dermatologic issues and in encouraging healthy behaviour in the medical, surgical and cosmetic care of skin, hair and nails. [FULL STORY]
渥太华,2020年5月29日-加拿大Dermatology Association is proud to announce the recipients of the CDA Shade Structure Grant Program, which helps public schools, daycares, city parks and non-profit organizations create sun-safe environments in their communities. [FULL STORY]
Ottawa, May 11, 2020 – As temperatures increase and Canadians living through the COVID-19 pandemic seek more opportunities to get outdoors, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) issues an important reminder: don’t neglect sun-safe practices to protect against melanoma and other skin cancers. [FULL STORY]
2019
Dr. Kerri Purdy becomes new Canadian Dermatology Association President
OTTAWA, ON, July 1, 2019 – Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Kerri Purdy as its new president, effective July 1, 2019. [FULL STORY]
OTTAWA & VANCOUVER, May 18, 2019 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) today recognizes World Skin Health Day, an annual, international awareness and advocacy campaign to improve skin health across the globe. [FULL STORY]
OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2019 – On World Melanoma Day 2019, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) urges Canadians to adopt sun-safe practices that will better protect them against melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. [FULL STORY]
2018
OTTAWA, ON, September 10, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) jointly express disappointment with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health’s (CADTH) recommendation to not reimburse the cost of a new and promising drug, Dupixent™ (dupilumab) for patients suffering from moderate to severe eczema. [FULL STATEMENT]
Figurra研究所和加拿大皮肤病的屁股ociation host free public skin cancer screening for the Greater Moncton Area
DIEPPE, NB, July 10, 2018 – The summer sun is sizzling, but that does not mean your skin needs to do the same. [FULL STORY]
Dr. Neil Shear becomes new Canadian Dermatology Association President
OTTAWA, ON, June 24, 2018 – Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Neil Shear as its new President, effective June 23, 2018. [FULL STORY]
VANCOUVER, BC., June 9, 2018 – In recognition of World Skin Health Day, the Canadian Dermatology Association(CDA) and local Vancouver dermatologists are hosting a free public skin cancer screening clinic. [FULL STORY]
Skin Health Goes Public with the CDA on World Skin Health Day
OTTAWA, Ont., June 3, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) wraps up Sun Awareness Week in Canada today by celebrating World Skin Health Day, an international effort to improve skin health across the globe. [FULL STORY]
UV Exposure — A Growing Risk for Canadians Working Outdoors
OTTAWA, Ont., June, 2, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and Sun Safety at Work Canada are continuing their efforts to educate employers and employees who work outdoors about the hazards of regular UV exposure. [FULL STORY]
More sun not the answer for getting more vitamin D
OTTAWA, Ont., June 1, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is warning the public that spending more time in the sun to increase vitamin D levels actually does more harm than good. [FULL STORY]
Teens need to protect their skin from the sun
OTTAWA, Ont., May 31, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is warning teens to be “sun smart” as they head outside to enjoy the warm weather during their summer vacation. [FULL STORY]
The Canadian Dermatology Association: Your source for reliable information on skin, hair and nails
OTTAWA, Ont., May 30, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is promoting sun safety as part of Sun Awareness Week (May 28 to June 3) but Canadians should remember that the CDA is the year-round source for authoritative information for maintaining a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. [FULL STORY]
Sunscreen: A key for safe fun in the sun
OTTAWA, Ont., May 29, 2018 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is applauding Canadians for their sun safety savvy, as new research shows that year-round use of sunscreen continues to rise. [FULL STORY]
2018 Sun Awareness Week kicks off with warning to men against sun complacency
OTTAWA, Ont., May 28, 2018 – New public opinion research undertaken for the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and released today to kickoff of Sun Awareness Week (May 28 to June 3), show a worrisome lack of awareness among Canadian men concerning sun safety. [FULL STORY]
OTTAWA, Ont., May 14,2018 – As the world marks World Melanoma day, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) urges Canadians to learn about the causes and the early warning signs of this form of skin cancer. [FULL STORY]
2017
Tanning services still widely used by Ontario teens, despite provincial ban
TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2017 – Ontario teens are still getting the burn despite the province’sSkin Cancer Prevention Act, which prohibits the sale of tanning services or ultraviolet light treatments for tanning to adolescents, according to a report released today by the Ontario Sun Safety Working Group (OSSWG). [FULL STORY]
VANCOUVER, July 2017 – Curious about that mole or changing freckle? Now is the time to get it checked out by a dermatologist for free – and put any concerns to rest – at the annual skin cancer screening clinic. [FULL STORY]
Dr. Julie Powell becomes new Canadian Dermatology Association President
OTTAWA, June 24, 2017 – The Canadian Dermatology Association proudly announces the recipients of this year’s CDA 2017 Public Education Awards, which honour various organizations and individuals for their contributions to knowledge, education, and health promotion with regards to dermatologic issues. [FULL STORY]
CDA Announces the Winners of 2017 Public Education Awards
OTTAWA, June 19, 2017 – The Canadian Dermatology Association proudly announces the recipients of this year’s CDA 2017 Public Education Awards, which honour various organizations and individuals for their contributions to knowledge, education, and health promotion with regards to dermatologic issues. [FULL STORY]
The 2017 CDA Awards Salute Those in Dermatology Demonstrating Excellence
OTTAWA, June 19, 2017 – The Canadian Dermatology Association proudly announces the recipients of this year’s awards for demonstrating excellence in Canadian dermatology education, research and leadership. [FULL STORY]
Hard hat, boots and sunscreen?
OTTAWA, June 11, 2017 – Until recently, the idea of sun protection being part of health and safety tools for outdoor workers wasn’t something employers or employees thought about much. [FULL STORY]
Skin and eye specialists are joining together to help Canadians protect their eyes from the sun
OTTAWA, June 10, 2017 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) have partnered to develop a standard for UV protection of non-prescription sunglasses. [FULL STORY]
Employers Can Do More to Protect Outdoor Workers from UV Exposure, says the CDA
OTTAWA, June 9, 2017 – Thanks to joint efforts by the Sun Safety at Work Canada project members, employers are learning and doing more to help protect outdoor workers against the hazards of regular UV exposure. [FULL STORY]
Helping Outdoor Workers Stay Sun Safe on the Job
OTTAWA, June 8, 2017 – Outdoor workers are exposed to various types of hazards, such as falls and equipment-related injuries, however skin cancer isn’t usually something that often comes to mind. [FULL STORY]
The CDA and COS Want Canadians to Know that Sunglasses Can Save Your Eyes
OTTAWA, June 7, 2017 – When it comes to sun safety, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is asking Canadians to think about more than just their skin. They want people to take precautions to protect their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays too. [FULL STORY]
Getting active outside? Be Sun Safe, the CDA tells outdoor sporting enthusiasts
OTTAWA, June 6, 2017 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) wants sun safety to be top of mind for Canadians as they dig out their golf clubs, tune up their bicycles, and head for the water. [FULL STORY]
The CDA Salutes World Skin Health Day During Sun Awareness Week
OTTAWA, June 5, 2017 – During Sun Awareness Week, June 5-11, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) recognizes World Skin Health Day, an annual awareness and advocacy campaign that aims to recognise and promote skin health around the world. [FULL STORY]
Canada’s dermatologists to do cancer screening on Parliament Hill this Melanoma Monday
OTTAWA, May 1, 2017 – It’s Melanoma Monday and the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is returning to the Hill to hold its annual skin cancer screening for all Members of Parliament and Senators. [FULL STORY]
2016
New Website Helps Canadians Work Safely in the Sun
Toronto, September 14, 2016 – Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC) is launching its website sunsafetyatwork.ca to support workplaces in helping protect their employees from the dangers of exposure to sunlight. [FULL STORY]
Inaugural JCMS Lecture recognizes Dr. Christian Murray
OTTAWA, Ont., June 23, 2016 – The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery (JCMS) is proud to announce the launch of the annual JCMS Lecture at the Canadian Dermatology Association’s 91st Annual Conference. [FULL STORY]
Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko Becomes New CDA President
OTTAWA, Ont., June 22, 2016 – Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko, a prominent Edmonton dermatologist, will assume the presidency of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) for 2016 – 2017 at the CDA’s Annual General Meeting, in Saskatoon, on June 25, 2016. [FULL STORY]
CDA Unveils Winners of 2016 Public Education Awards
OTTAWA, Ont., June 20, 2016 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) today announced the three initiatives selected to receive public education awards for the role they played in educating Canadians about dermatology-related issues and helping people make better choices for healthier skin, hair and nails. [FULL STORY]
Dermatologists Remind Us that the Sun Doesn’t Just Shine at the Beach
Ottawa, June 11, 2016 – This Sun Awareness Week (June 6 to 12) the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is asking people to take precautions anytime they are outdoors – even if it is cold, overcast or shady. [FULL STORY]
Sun Awareness Week 2016 Puts “Focus” on Protecting Your Eyes
Ottawa, June 10, 2016 – To coincide with Sun Awareness Week (June 6 – 12, 2016), the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) announced today that they have formed a partnership to develop an evidence-based standard for ultraviolet rays (UV) protection of non-prescription sunglasses and to verify that glasses meet the standard on a voluntary basis. [FULL STORY]
Sun Awareness Week Launches with Important Message about Tanning Beds
Ottawa, June 9, 2016 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) today launched Sun Awareness Week, June 6 to 12, with a message to students getting ready for prom: forget the tanning bed and hit the spa instead. [FULL STORY]
Dermatologists Unveil Sun Awareness Educational Kit for Schools
渥太华,6月8日2016 – As part of Sun Awareness Week (June 6 to 12) the Canadian Dermatology Association today unveiled an educational kit for schools to help elementary and middle school children make sun safety an early and hopefully lifelong healthy habit. [FULL STORY]
CDA to Partner on Project to Provide Outdoor Workers with Better Sun Protection
Ottawa, June 7, 2016 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is joining the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) in the effort to develop a nationally – applicable, effective and sustainable sun safety program for workers in Canada. [FULL STORY]
National Consensus Process Produces Updated Sun Safety Guidelines for Canadians
Ottawa, June 6, 2016 – Representatives from 28 organizations across the country have produced a single set of up-to-date guidelines on sun safety ensure that Canadians get consistent messages about what they should do to reduce the risk of skin cancer. [FULL STORY]
New Member Benefit – CDA Members Can Access AAD Conference Highlights
Ottawa, May 1, 2016 – Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) members will now have Internet access to highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) 74th Annual meeting, which took place March 4 to 8, in Washington, D.C. [FULL STORY]
New CDA Member Benefit Helps Residents and Young Dermatologists Attend Key Conferences
Ottawa, February 2, 2016 – The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) has obtained an unrestricted educational grant from Eli Lilly to help senior residents and early-practice dermatologists attend key international dermatologic congresses. [FULL STORY]