Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival -- Washington, DC
Photos from the Saturday, April 14, 2012 event.

Highlights from this Play Safe in the Sun event include:
  • A record-breaking number of screenings were performed in one day (189)
  • 54% of individuals screened were referred to dermatologists for further diagnosis and/or treatment of dermatologic conditions. This is the highest rate of referral in eight years.
  • 13 suspected basal cell carcinomas, 2 suspected squamous cell carcinomas and one melanoma were identified.
  • 10,000 free samples of Anthelios 60 were distributed to appreciative visitors.

Photos taken at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Washington, DC -- at the season's opening event co-chaired by Dr. Tina Alster and Dr. Jennifer MacGregor.

Amazing DC volunteers from left-Anne-Sophie Guislain, Jennifer MacGregor, MD, Tina Alster, MD, Jillian Fox, Andrea Rodgers; front row- Ashley Demain and Le-Nhu Nguyen
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What a team: Drs. Oge Onwudiwe, Jennifer MacGregor, Tina Alster and Christina DeWitt
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Crowds flocked to WDS Play Safe in the Sun booth at the Japanese Street Festival
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Reaching out to the huge crowds at the Japanese Street Festival in DC
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La Roche-Posay Reps Jodie Herbert (L) and Amanda Heshler
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What a volunteer team--(from left)- Amber Rinaldi, Christina DeWitt, MD, Co-chair Jennifer MacGregor, MD, WDS President Janet Hickman, MD, Co-chair Tina Alster, MD, Oge Onwudiwe, MD, Jillian Fox; (Seated) Andrea Rodgers and Le-Nhu Nguyen
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WDS President Dr. Janet Hickman reaching out to crowds at Sakura Matsuri Festival
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Record-breaking screenings in DC
People very eager to get skin checks
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La Roche-Posay Rep Jodie Herbert with festival visitor bedecked in sun safety hats
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Dr. Janet Hickman and Amanda Heshler
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Dr. Ali Hendi screening at the Japanese Street Festival
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Dr. Ali Hendi examines patient
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Diverse populations served
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Fantastic volunteering dermatologists (from left) Drs Ali Hendi Angela Lotsikas and event co-chairs Tina Alster and Jennifer MacGregor
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Busy screenings happening simultaneously
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Crowds lining up for skin checks
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Busiest booth at the festival
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Amber Rinaldi and all those clipboards for people eager to see the volunteer dermatologists
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All ages and skin types signed up for screenings
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A great day of outreach with Drs. Christina DeWitt Jennifer MacGregor WDS President Janet Hickman Tina Alster and Oge Onwudiwe
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