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FamilyHealth Medical Clinic coming to Elko New Market

Northfield Hospital & Clinics will open a new primary care medical clinic next July in Elko New Market, Minnesota.

The practice will initially be located in leased space in the center of the commercial district. Long-range plans call for building a new clinic on four acres north of Elko Speedway off County Road 2.

This will be the fifth FamilyHealth Medical Clinic in the Northfield Hospital & Clinics network. The others are in Northfield, Lonsdale, Lakeville and Farmington.

 

Had Your Flu Shot Yet?

Making sure you and your loved ones get a seasonal flu shot can save a lot of misery, not to mentioned missed time at work or school.

Make an appointment today for one of our remaining flu shot clinic dates, listed below. You’ll be in and out quickly, and you’ll feel better knowing you’re protected.

Lonsdale: 507-774-3245
Tuesday, October 18, 5–7 p.m.

Northfield: 507-646-1494
Thursday, October 20, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 1 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday, October 28, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Farmington: 651-460-2300
Wednesday, October 19, 1–5 p.m.
Thursday, October 20, 1–5 p.m.
Friday, October 28, 1–5 p.m.

Lakeville:  952-469-0500
Thursday, October 20, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Friday, October 21 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Flu shots cost $25 ($30 for flu mist), or can be processed through your insurance.

New Family Physician in Lakeville

Family physician Subhadra Chereddy, MD, is now seeing patients at FamilyHealth–Lakeville.

Dr. Chereddy sees a full range of patients of all ages. She is a graduate of  Guntar Medical College and completed her residency at the North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program through the University of Minnesota. She enjoys working with families, and her professional interests include management of chronic conditions and preventive medicine.

To make an appointment with Dr. Chereddy, please call 952-469-0500.

New Family Medicine Provider in Lakeville

Jay Charles, PAJay Charles, PA, a certified family medicine Physician Assistant with more than 20 years of experience, is now seeing patients at FamilyHealth Medical Clinic–Lakeville.

Before coming to FamilyHealth, Jay Charles was with Quello Clinic in Burnsville. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa.

His special interests include the areas of pediatrics, chronic diseases and men’s health.

Flu Shot Clinic Dates – Lakeville

Happy Couple 30s-40sAnnual flu shots are recommended for everyone six months of age and older.

If you have an appointment with a provider, you can get your flu shot during your regular appointment.

Flu shot clinics have been scheduled on the following dates, by appointment. Flu shots will cost $25 ($30 for flu mist), or can be processed via your insurance.

  • Tuesday, September 27, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Friday, September 30,  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 6,  8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 13,  8:30 a.m.–12:30 p..m.
  • Friday, October 14,  1–5 p.m.
  • Monday, October 17,  1–5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 18,  8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 20,   8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 21 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Breast Care Center offers ‘spa’ experience

Spa ambience - towels and candlesNorthfield Hospital’s Breast Care Center is offering a “mini-spa experience” with every mammogram scheduled on10 dedicated days in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Schedule your mammogram October 3 & 4, 11 & 12, 18–20, or 26–28 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and you will be treated to a mini-massage, complimentary specialty beverages and treats, and a parting gift. Evening appointments are available on Thursday, Oct. 27, but the massage will not be available.

Sandy Mulford, director of Diagnostic Imaging at Northfield Hospital, said the “spa event” is an effort to encourage women to have an annual exam. Early detection can save lives and increase treatment options, she said.

The Breast Care Center features a direct-digital mammogram unit with a mammo pad for extra comfort. The direct digital system provides a clearer image and more detail. This leads to more accurate diagnoses and the ability to detect cancers at an earlier stage.

“The goal of screening exams is to find cancer before symptoms are expressed,” Mulford said. “Early detection saves many thousands of lives each year. Following the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for screenings improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.”

The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening beginning at age 40, or earlier for women with certain risk factors. More information on screening guidelines is available here.

To make your “spa event” mammogram appointment, call the Breast Care Center at 507-646-1143.

Photos from Lakeville Night to Unite

Lakeville Night to Unite brought 300+ friends and neighbors to the FamilyHealth Medical Clinic grounds. It was a beautiful night!

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Join Us Aug. 2 for Lakeville Night to Unite

Mayo One helicopterA Neighborhood Food, Fun and Safety Event for Lakeville Night to Unite, presented by FamilyHealth Medical Clinic, in cooperation with the Lakeville Police Department.

Tuesday, August 2, 5:30 –7 p.m.

Stop by and see us (bring a lawn chair)! We’ll have:

  • Free picnic dinner featuring Paul Krause’s signature sloppy joes from Dairy Delite
  • Snow cones
  • Face painting by Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Dakota County Sheriff K-9 unit demo
  • Petting horse from Golden Ridge Stables
  • Saints Sports Academy activities
  • Emergency vehicles, including Mayo One helicopter (subject to weather and medical need)

We are located at the intersection of County Road 70 at Jacquard Avenue, Lakeville. For more information, call 952-469-0500.

Save the Date for Lakeville Night to Unite

It’s become a neighborhood tradition! On Tuesday, August 2, for the fourth year in a row, FamilyHealth Medical Clinic–Lakeville will host a community event for Minnesota Night to Unite.  Minnesota Night to Unite was previously observed as National Night Out. The evening’s activities will go from 5:30 to 7 p.m., outdoors on the grounds of FamilyHealth Medical Clinic (County Road 70 at Jacquard Ave. The evening is sponsored by FamilyHealth Medical Clinic with the participation of Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation and the Saints Sports Academy, and will feature:

  • Free picnic dinner
  • Snow cones
  • Kids’ activities
  • Emergency vehicles, including Mayo One helicopter*
  • K-9 unit
  • Horse from Golden Ridge Stables
  • Health and safety information

Please save the date on your calendar and plan to join us!

*Subject to weather and medical need

Nonsurgical Cosmetic Treatments at FamilyHealth–Lakeville

Gerard O’Halloran, MD, is now providing nonsurgical cosmetic treatments at FamilyHealth Medical Clinic in Lakeville.

Gerard O'HalloranThe clinic treatments include Botox and dermal filler injections. Dr. O’Halloran, an otolaryngology specialist with more than 20 years of experience, also performs rhinoplasty at Northfield Hospital in Northfield.

Botox and dermal filler injections are noninvasive methods of softening facial creases and wrinkles and of restoring volume to the shallow contours of the face. Most patients require a Botox treatment about twice a year after the initial treatment. Dermal filler treatments are usually performed about once a year. Many patients prefer these approaches to a more complex surgical restoration, Dr. O’Halloran said.

Both the initial consultation and treatments are an out-of-pocket expense not covered by insurance. Rhinoplasty procedures to correct damage done by injury are covered by insurance, but elective rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons is not covered.

Dr. O’Halloran sees both adults and children at FamilyHealth Medical Clinic for a wide variety of issues, ranging from nose and sinus problems and recurrent ear infections to sleep-related breathing problems including sleep apnea and snoring. He specializes in chronic sinus problems and “sinus” headaches.

A graduate of Mayo Medical School and Mayo Clinic ENT residency, Dr. O’Halloran is certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is also trained in noninvasive facial rejuvenation and minimally invasive neck liposuction.

News Feed

FamilyHealth Medical Clinic coming to Elko New Market
December 31, 2011
Had Your Flu Shot Yet?
October 18, 2011
New Family Physician in Lakeville
October 18, 2011

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