Growing up in New Hampshire with two very Irish parents, sunburns were basically a summer tradition. A perfect beach day usually ended with lobster-red skin, Noxema, and long sleeves. Back then, SPF and UV were foreign words—we were more likely to use baby oil than sunscreen. Now we know better. Research shows that five or more sunburns can double your risk of melanoma, and I’ve seen friends and family deal with skin cancer firsthand.
I still love being in the sun—Hampton Beach, Ogunquit, trips to Florida and California—but I finally decided it was time to be smart about it and get a skin cancer check. I chose Optima Dermatology because of their board-certified dermatologists, state-of-the-art offices, and their mission to treat every patient like family. From the moment I walked in, I felt I’d made the right choice.
I’ll admit, I was a little nervous, but Dr. Leonard immediately put me at ease, explaining everything and she made sure I was comfortable during my head-to-toe exam. Walking out with peace of mind was such a relief. Getting a skin check is now officially part of my annual “adulting” routine—and if you love the sun like I do, Optima Dermatology is a great place to start.
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Peg grew up in New Hampshire and has enjoyed working in music related jobs including record stores and working as a mobile DJ for hundreds of weddings and corporate events over the years. Her radio career started here and has been with WZID for over two and a half decades.
Peg ran her first 5K race at the age of 45. Since then, she’s run dozens of local charity 5Ks and a handful of half-marathons. She has always enjoyed group exercise classes and has recently started to play pickleball and dabble a bit in yoga.
She and her husband enjoy stops at a variety of area restaurants and craft breweries and visiting spots around New England, particularly Vermont and coastal Maine.
They took their first cruise last summer from Boston to Bermuda and hope to take more in the future. They also travel to visit family and friends in Florida, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
