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Screen the Skin You're in - FREE Skin Cancer Screening
Screen the skin you're in at this free, family-friendly event in honor of Melanoma Awareness Month. Minnesota Oncology and
Plastic Surgery Consultants
are hosting a free skin cancer screening and education on skin cancer and prevention. In order to be screened, you must click the link below and register. Please register each person individually. Please arrive no earlier that 10 minutes prior to your registered time.
Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
6545 France Ave.
Suite 210
Edina, MN 55435
** Please note that construction at Hwy 62 and France Ave may affect your travel. The France Ave. ramps to and from East-bound and West-bound Hwy 62 will be closed, and France Ave. will be closed between 62nd St. and 66th St. A map of closures and alternate routes can be found here.**
- Free screenings by board-certified dermatologists
- Melanoma prevention and treatment information
- Melanoma oncologists and surgeons on site to answer questions
Screenings will be provided by the following dermatology clinics:
Please note: This free screen constitutes an initial skin cancer screening only and should not be used as follow-up care.
Questions? Call 952-746-6767
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Minnesota Oncology Welcome New Providers
Minnesota Oncology is pleased to introduce our newest physician,
Lori Weinberg, MD. Dr. Weinberg joins our
Coon Rapids Clinic Gynecologic Oncology and Surgery team on April 29.
"I strive to give patients the most comprehensive and compassionate care with careful attention to each woman's individual needs and concerns," Dr. Weinberg says. "I also hope to provide the most evidence-based, up-to-date care possible."
Dr. Weinberg earned her Bachelor of Science with honors in molecular biology with an emphasis in psychology and women's studies from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. She received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California in Los Angeles and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University in Chicago, and her fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH.
In addition to our newest physician, we are pleased to introduce the following Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who have joined our practice or have begun seeing patients at new clinic locations.
Christy Boese, PA-C, MPH joined our Fridley Clinic team this month.
"I strive to provide compassionate and evidence-based care, individually treating patients based on their specific needs," Christy says. "I believe in educating and empowering patients, allowing them to be active participants in their medical care. It is my hope to be a supportive presence in the lives of patients and their loved ones throughout this difficult time."
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Courtney Dockter, PA-C has joined our Thoracic Oncology team at our Minneapolis and Edina locations.
"I chose to pursue a career as a physician assistant so that I could form close, transparent relationships with my patients, and work collaboratively as a team to provide the highest quality medical care," Courtney says. "I value opportunities to help motivate my patients to take the lead in their own medical decision-making, and recognize that my patients can teach me something in return."
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Katie Houselog, RN, MS, CNP, AOCNP is now seeing patients at our Waconia Clinic. Katie, who also sees patients at our Plymouth location, began her career with Minnesota Oncology as a research nurse, and joined the ranks of our nurse practitioners in 2008.
"I focus to provide caring, compassionate and individualized care to patients, families and loved ones," Katie says. "I consider it a great honor to be a resource and part of one's care team here at Minnesota Oncology." |
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Amy Lee, PA-C recently joined our Maplewood Cancer Center medical oncology and hematology team.
"As a healthcare provider, patients honor me when they allow me to walk alongside them during their most vulnerable times," Amy says. "My role is to empower each patient with knowledge, provide compassionate evidence-based medicine, and collaborate with the patient's entire care team to help maintain his or her quality of life." |
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Mandy Rohrer, PA-C is now seeing patients at our Plymouth location. Mandy
joined Minnesota Oncology at our Minneapolis location in 2017.
"I feel that it is important to treat each patient individually and also to address them both physically and emotionally," Mandy says. "My goal is to provide evidence based medicine, patient education, and also emotional support for the patient and their family members in this difficult time in their lives."
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Emily Prendergast, MD, Awarded Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2019 Congressional Ambassador Award
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Emily Prendergast, MD, (second from left), receives the SGO 2019 Congressional Ambassador Award
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During the 2019 Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer last month in Honolulu, HI, the SGO Honors and Awards Committee recognized individuals whose efforts have made an impact on the prevention, care and treatment of women's cancers. Minnesota Oncology's
Emily Prendergast, MD
, gynecologic oncologist and surgeon, was honored with the SGO's 2019 Congressional Ambassador Award.
The Congressional Ambassador Award recognizes SGO members who have worked hard to educate our elected and appointed officials in Washington, DC, to promote health care policy changes and annual federal funding increases to positively impact the field of gynecologic oncology and the women who are impacted with gynecologic cancer malignancies. Dr. Prendergast was one of two physicians to receive the award.
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(L-R) Emily Prendergast, MD, Kristine Sprigler, Emily Caudill, meeting with Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN).
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Dr. Prendergast, who sees patients at our
Minneapolis Clinic, has been active in the
SGO Congressional Ambassador Program by contacting members of Congress to educate them on the need to support Federal funding for gynecologic cancer research.
She participated in the
2018 Fly In Day
last fall when Ambassadors traveled to Washington, DC, meet with Congressional staff to advocate and educate on matters that are important to the gynecologic oncology community, including general education about gynecologic cancers, increased funding for clinical trials, and access to cutting edge care. Participants met with representatives from 14 states-with 42 House district meetings and 28 Senate meetings.
Congratulations, Dr. Prendergast!
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Please review us!
Sharing about your experience will help future patients. It also helps our practice understand what we are doing well and how we can improve.
Below are links and instructions to review sites.
How to leave a review on Healthgrades:
- Type your physicians name in the search toolbar
- Click on the 'reviews' next to their name.
How to leave a review on Google:
- Type your physician's or clinic name in the search toolbar
- Click on their listing
- Scroll to find the 'write a review' button.
We greatly appreciate it!
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Meet Minnesota Oncology's 2019 Rising Stars!
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Allan and Yana Reko |
Earlier this month, the magazine released the 2019 edition of Twin Cities'
Top Doctors-Rising Stars list, which recognizes three Minnesota Oncology physicians. To be selected for inclusion the list, the doctors must have been practicing for 10 years or less. Each physician named to the list was chosen by their peers in the field.
Congratulations to the following 2019 Rising Stars from Minnesota Oncology!
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Gyncologic Oncology/Surgery
Woodbury Clinic
6025 Lake Road, Suite 110
Woodbury, MN 55125
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Dr. Thomes Pepin was also named a Rising Star in 2018
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Celebrating 45 years of "Faith"ful service
Minnesota Oncology's Woodbury Clinic hosted a surprise celebration for medical laboratory technician Faith Lucht earlier this month. Faith is celebrating
45 years
with Minnesota Oncology! Thank you to Faith for her dedication to the practice and to our patients over the past 45 years!
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Join Our Team!
Minnesota Oncology is hiring!
Visit our
careers page to learn more and view open positions including Medical Assistant, Scheduler, Clinical Assistant, Chemotherapy Registered Nurse, and more.
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