The doctors and staff are wearing Pink Socks to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer Australia and support those in our community affected by breast cancer.

Patients are also encouraged to participate by wearing a touch or pink to their appointment during this time. A small box is in reception for anyone wanting to also make a donation.

Breast Cancer Network Australia provide information and support to the 20,000 Australians expected to be diagnosed this year alone. For more information on the great work done they do, please visit their website Breast Cancer Network Australia

Photo: Nurse Sally, Glenda (patient), Dr Crouch, Fiona (patient).

UV radiation is more intense at high altitudes, there is almost 10 per cent more UV than at sea level.

On a sunny day, clean fresh snow can reflect as much as 88 per cent of UV. You get almost a double dose of UV – directly from the sun and indirectly when it is scattered and reflected by the snow.

Tips for sun protection at the slopes include:

• Applying SPF30+, broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen and lip balm 20 minutes before going outside and reapplying every two hours (put a small tube of sunscreen in your jacket pocket or bag).
• Protecting your eyes by wearing goggles or wrap around sunglasses that meet the Australian Standard.
• Covering your head and ears and wearing tops with long sleeves and a high neck or collar.
• Trying to have a break by getting inside or under shade during the middle part of the day.

For more information on skin cancer, vitamin D and sun protection go to www.sunsmart.com.au.