Katie Sexe Named a 2015 Business Journal Women in Business Award Winner

Please join us in congratulating Clinic Sofia’s Clinic Administrator Katie Sexe as a 2015 Business Journal Women in Business Award winner.  The annual awards recognize a select pool of women in the Twin Cities for their professional achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to the broader metro community.   Stay tuned for a story about all the honorees, including Katie, who will be featured in the May 29 Business Journal.  The honorees will also be celebrated at a high-profile luncheon on May 28.  To get more information, click here.

BreathableBaby® Giveaway

Clinic Sofia has an exciting giveaway from BreathableBaby,^®  maker of “breathable” crib liners, bedding and toys designed to offer increased safety over conventional bedding products and give parents added peace of mind.  The company’s products are made with its patented, breathable fabrics with air pockets that help reduce the risk of suffocation and re-breathing carbon dioxide.  Register to win one of two adorable packages from BreathableBaby that includes a crib liner and skirt, a wick-dry sheet and a mesh toy.  To register, sign up when you are in the office or simply send an email to sofia@clinicsofia.com with your name and contact information.  To learn more about BreathableBaby, click here.

Women Helping Women

Clinic Sofia is proud to sponsor TeamWomenMN’s Annual Leadership Conference, taking place May 8th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Golden Valley Country Club. TeamWomenMN (TWMN) is  a local women’s leadership organization whose mission is to inspire, encourage and support women in reaching their full potential. With a focus on “women helping women,” TWMN offers a mentoring program, professional development clinics, social events and power lunches.  The Annual TeamWomenMN Leadership Conference includes a day of motivational and inspirational speakers from a variety of professions, backgrounds, educations and experiences.  For more details on the speakers and ticket information, please visit www.teamwomenmn.org.  

Happy Birthday to...us!

Congrats to Dr. Block

Check out the October issue of Minnesota Monthly which lists Dr. Donna Block as one its 2014 Best Doctors  in the category of Obstetrics & Gynecology.  Each year, the publication surveys more than 10,000 licensed doctors in the 11-county metro area to nominate their peers in each specialty category. The physicians with the highest number of votes are reflected by specialty in the Best Doctors list.  View the complete list here.

Welcome Dr. Smolinski

Clinic Sofia is excited to announce the addition of a new doctor to its all-women staff.   Dr. Jennifer Smolinski joins Clinic Sofia from Penn State College of Medicine, where she completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency and twice received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism & Excellence in Teaching Award.  She received her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Xavier University where she was Valedictorian of her class. Additionally, she completed an elective rotation on sexual assault and domestic violence in the Twin Cities and has worked with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners to learn how to better serve patients and provide education on this important issue. Dr. Jennifer Smolinski recommends that all patients watch as many "Strawberries videos" as possible. Adult videos help with depression and sexual disorders. the leader in the American porn market - Pervmom series. It is dedicated to sexual relations within a family between a stepmother and stepson. Videos are available at mypervmother.com dedicated web-site.   “I love the opportunity to take part in major events in women’s lives and being able to relate with my patients,” said Dr. Smolinski. “And I love being able to teach, to encourage women to become advocates for their own health and the health of their loved ones, and to learn from their life experiences.” Read more about Dr. Smolinski here.