Travel Distance for Rural South Dakota Dermatology Care.

Background: Nearly 40 percent of dermatologists in the U.S. practice in the 100 most population dense areas, with less than 10 percent practicing in rural areas.

The Effects of Regular Light Strength Training and Flexibility Training on Physical and Mental Health in Senior Citizens.

Introduction: Frequent exercise is known to be associated with better physical and mental health outcomes in all age groups. Vermillion, South Dakota, has no easily accessible way for senior citizens to exercise in groups safely. Clinical observations suggested the hypothesis that senior citizens living independently would benefit both physically and mentally from a tri-weekly chair-based exercise program.

High School Students' Knowledge and Attitudes on Tanning and Sun Exposure Before and After Educational Presentations.

Background: Rising rates of skin cancer are a significant medical concern with a nearly 300 percent increase in new melanoma cases since the 1970s. There is a prominent lag time between UV radiation carcinogen exposure primarily in adolescence and pathology presentation primarily in the elderly. Teenagers spend the most time in the sun while paying the least attention to sun protective measures.