Darcie Follon

Darcie Follon is the population health nurse educator for Clay County Public Health.

Blog/Article posts by this Author:

• Enjoy the Sunshine Safely This Summer

  Warm summer temperatures often mean higher UV indexes and increased exposure to the sun's harmful rays. While many people think about sunburns, UV damage can have long-term effects on your skin and overall health. In our latest blog, Spencer Hospital and Clay County Public Health share simple ways to protect yourself, reduce your risk of skin cancer, and safely enjoy everything summer has to offer. Read more to learn how a few small habits can make a big difference.

• Protecting Your Skin, Protect Your Health

  Skin cancer is one of the most common and most preventable cancers affecting our community. In this important Skin Cancer Awareness Month blog, learn simple ways to protect your skin, recognize the warning signs of melanoma using the ABCDEs, and understand why early detection matters. Plus, discover how local dermatology care at Spencer Hospital makes skin health more accessible close to home.

• Take Action: Protect Yourself from Colon Cancer

  Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in our community—but it's also one of the most preventable. This Colon Cancer Awareness Month, learn who should be screened, what warning signs to watch for, and how simple lifestyle changes can lower your risk. With local screening and treatment options available, taking charge of your health has never been more accessible.

• An Invisible Threat: Protect Your Home from Radon

  Radon is an invisible gas that can build up in homes and increase the risk of lung cancer, especially in local counties where levels are known to be high. During Radon Action Month, Clay County Public Health is encouraging residents to learn why testing every home is important and how easy it is to take action. Read our blog to learn how radon testing can help protect your home and your health.

• Cervical Cancer: Early Detection Matters

  January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month, and we want to remind women how important preventive care can be. Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, often caused by long-term infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The good news is that cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable when caught early through routine screenings.

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