Help beauty professionals join the fight against skin cancer.
At SCAN, we empower beauty professionals to save lives in their every day profession. With our specialized training, hairstylists and estheticians can spot potential signs of skin cancer and guide their clients to licensed dermatologists for timely diagnosis and treatment.
OUR FOUNDER
Stephen W. Gibson
Without the help of his hairdresser, Debbie Gale, Steve would have been unaware of the melanoma growing in silence on his scalp. Inspired by his own experience, Steve piloted a program to train beauty professionals at beauty schools in Utah on how to spot potentially dangerous skin lesions and refer their clients to certified dermatologists. Steve is on a mission to extend the program to as many beauty professionals as possible. Through this initiative, Steve hopes to make a significant impact in detecting skin cancer early and save lives.
How we work
We are grateful to work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who help us create our training curriculum, and a community of committed university interns who drive the mission of the SCAN Project.
We invest in early education.
We collaborate with beauty schools to provide early training program for aspiring beauty professionals.
We're present in the field.
We provide training opportunities that empower hairdressers, visiting them in the comfort of their salons.
We work with health practitioners.
We partner with knowledgeable physician assistants from universities throughout Utah to help develop training materials.
Be a Part Of
Our Mission
At SCAN, we focus on education and awareness. Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, and neck. We aim to provide beauty professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize signs of abnormalities in these areas, and we empower them to feel confident in suggesting doctor visits to their clients.
What we achieved
Certified Professionals
Funds Raised
Together, we can help beauty professionals become life savers.
The work of hair professionals and estheticians extends far beyond just making people look confident. They can also do more by being vigilant about the client’s health and even potentially save their lives.
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Make an impact with us.
Every step taken towards a cause helps improve lives. Join us to make a difference in the fight against skin cancer.
