The mission of the Sun Bus is to reduce the burden of skin diseases, including cancer, through effective screening, education, and research programs.

The Sun Bus

Dermatology Tour 

A Lifesaving Tour Across America

The Sun Bus is a Dermatology mobile clinic that provides free skin screening, sun safety education, EltaMD sunscreen and Heliocare samples at The Sun Bus events. 


Visit our
Calendar of Events to find a convenient location and time to schedule your appointment.

Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United States. Luckily, skin cancer is largely preventable and can be effectively treated when detected early. Most skin cancers are associated with exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or tanning beds. By educating individuals about the importance of sun safety, self-checks, and screening, we can save lives. Join us in advancing our mission by making a donation to The Sun Bus, helping us continue our life-saving work!


If you notice new spots or spots on your skin that are changing, itching, or bleeding, please make an immediate appointment with your dermatologist, or check our Calendar of Events to schedule a FREE screening with The Sun Bus at a location near you.

Tour Year States Screening Days Skin Checks Suspected Lesions Physicans Volunteers
2021-2022 4 45 2,142 887 57 40+
2022-2023 9 49 2,014 924 76 50+
2023-2024 8 37 1,464 781 41 35+
Tour Year States Screening Days Skin Checks Suspected Lesions Physicans Volunteers
2021-2022 4 45 2,142 874 57 40+
2022-2023 9 49 2,014 810 76 50+
2023-2024 8 37 1,464 507 41 35+

2024-2025 Tour (as of 10/11/24)

8

 States

32

Event Days

28

Screening Days

1135

Skin Checks

343

Suspicious Lesions

62

Suspicious BCC

25

Suspicious SCC

17

Suspicious Melanoma

20

Dysplastic Nevi

8

 States

32

Event Days

28

Screening Days

1135

Skin Checks

343

Suspicious Lesions

62

Suspicious BCC

25

Suspicious SCC

17

Suspicious Melanoma

20

Dysplastic

Nevi

The Sun Bus

Dermatology Tour


The Sun Bus partners with Epiphany Dermatology and other community clinics to provide skin exams, sun safety education and free sunscreen. Since our launch in 2019, we have provided close to 7,300 FREE skin screening and sun safety education and sunscreen samples to tens of thousands of people in 11 states. This year, we plan to visit more than 45 locations across the United States!

The Sun Bus Services

Free Skin Exam &

Facial Skin Heath Screening

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises annual skin checks, yet accessibility remains a challenge for many. The Sun Bus is a mobile clinic with 2 exam rooms that allow convenient and accessible skin checks with the help of local dermatologists, Derm PAs and NPs, and volunteers.

Skin Cancer &

Sun Safety Education

The Sun Bus is equipped with sophisticated cameras to provide live educational demonstrations of how the sun damages skin and how sunscreen protects us from the dangerous rays of ultraviolet light.


The personalized education on sun safety and skin cancer literature are provided to all who visit The Sun Bus.

Sun Safety Merchandise and Free Sunscreen Samples

Thanks to EltaMD, The Sun Bus provides FREE sunscreen to the community. Visitors can also purchase their very own EltaMD products, Wallaroo Hats, Sunday Crew UPF rated clothing, umbrellas, and sunglasses directly from The Sun Bus.

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