(KAIR)--Summer days, now dwindling, are often spent outdoors, in the sun; and while such activities are a sign of the season, forgetting to use sunscreen, or other such protection, increases the risk for skin cancer. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation says there are two key causes of skin cancer: harmful, ultraviolet rays from the sun, and the use of UV tanning beds.

The foundation's statistics show that one out of five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70; however, the good news, according to the foundation, is that if skin cancer is caught early, high odds exist of eliminating it entirely.

A unique opportunity to be checked for skin cancer is planned for next month by Amberwell Atchison.

According to a release from the hospital, free skin cancer screenings will be provided Friday, September 20, at Amberwell. The screenings, which will be available at no cost to participants, will be provided in the hospital's suite 107, from 2 until 5:00 that afternoon.

Although appointments are not needed, screenings will be provided on a first come, first served basis.