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AUGUST 25, 2023During the eighth year of See, Test & Treat we screened 58 uninsured/underinsured women:• 37 - pap smears were performed• 54 - mammograms were performed• 6 – patients have participated in past See, Test & Treat events
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressTerrific work, everyone!Thank you for your compassion and caring efforts for our community.Richard K. Freeman, MD, MBA, FACSExecutive Vice President & Regional Chief Clinical OfficerLoyola MedicineProfessor of Surgery & Vice Dean for Clinical AffairsDear All;On behalf of the entire organizing team, College of American Pathologists Foundation and Loyola Medicine leadership, I wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your invaluable participation in the recent See, Test & Treat event at Loyola. Your dedication and commitment made a significant impact, not only on the event itself but also on the lives of those who benefited from it. Your willingness to contribute your time, expertise, and energy to this important initiative played a crucial role in providing accessible healthcare services to those in need. Through your efforts, we were able to offer screening tests and support that could potentially lead to early detection and better health outcomes for the individuals who attended. Your compassionate approach and unwavering dedication truly embody the spirit of community service that is at the core of the See, Test & Treat program. It is heartening to see individuals like you coming together to make a positive difference and create a lasting impact on the well-being of our community. We understand the time and effort you invested in preparing for and participating in the event, and we want you to know that your contribution did not go unnoticed. The gratitude of the attendees, the smiles you brought to their faces, and the potential lives you might have positively influenced are all testaments to the incredible work you've done. Once again, thank you for being an essential part of the See, Test & Treat event at Loyola. Your generosity, kindness, and dedication are truly inspiring. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you again next year as we continue our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Last Saturday we "also treated the human spirit"!Warmest regards,Eva M. Wojcik, M.D.Chair of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineHelen M. and Raymond M. Galvin Professor of Pathology & UrologyRegional Laboratory Medical Director, Loyola MedicinePresident, College of American Pathologists Foundation
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressOn Saturday, August 19th, we participated in the See, Test and Treat event providing Mammograms and Pap exams to the underserved women in our community.In a four-hour window, we provided imaging to 51 tremendously grateful women who left the event knowing their health matters. Dr. Paula Kezdi- Rogus pushed through with enthusiasm and determination despite the warm reading room temperature (there was a fan out on the roof). Technologists Lane Chow, Jennifer Brown, Kristin Jensen, Liz Sanchez and Adela Zamora were amazing as they expeditiously and compassionately cared for patients, many who had language barriers and had never had a mammogram before (there were MANY hugs!). Maira Pinal (Dynamic Scheduler) was at the event with a family member/patient. While she was in the clinic she heard of issues going on with arriving patients, causing huge delays, so she shifted gears and commandeered a vacant office and was able to get us back on schedule. Kathleen Fergus was the guiding light that kept us all on task. We would not have been successful without her diligence.A special thanks to Dr. Eva Wojcik and Dr. Josephine Dlugopolski-Gach for sharing their leadership and passion and allowing us to partner in serving women in our community who would not otherwise be supported.Best Regards,Donna DanzaRadiology Manager, Women's Health ImagingDear Team,Thank you so much for making this event so successful. Not only did we make a difference for so many women, but we showed that Loyola has a big heart. I attended a few community events this weekend and many people came up to me to say THANK YOU for hosting such an important health screening event. This is what makes us unique and why I love coming to work.Sincerely,Josephine Dlugopolski-Gach M.D., F.A.A.P.Regional Medical Director of Primary Care | Loyola MedicineAssociate Professor, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics | Stritch School of Medicine
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressDear All,I just wanted to extend my thank you to ALL of you for all your hard work on Saturday for our See, Test & Treat event.Having the privilege to talk to our patients, I know all of them, without exception, were very appreciative for what we did to help them. This would not have been possible without the great teamwork! I am proud to be a member of this amazing team!Güliz A. Barkan, M.D., FIACProfessor of Pathology and UrologyCytopathology Fellowship Program DirectorDirector of Cytopathology Loyola University Healthcare SystemMy last #seetestandtreat at #loyola University Medical Center. Our great leaders, Drs. Eva Wojcik and Güliz Akdas Barkan started this beautiful event 8 years ago to help uninsured and underinsured patients. I am lucky to be a part of it and join for the past 2 years. I am excited to continue participating in my next journey at #clevelandclinic Ohio. Thanks to Kathleen Fergus, residents (Elnaz Panah, Yazan Alhalaseh, Hunter Koster, Rachel Lichtenberg , Thanchanok Chaiprasit), fellows (Alessa, Priti, Gökçe Terzioglu), technicians (Saray Hernandez, Grace Young) and our amazing program director Dr Rachel Gordezky. 👏👏Sandra Haddad, MDPathology Resident, PGY4
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free Presshttps://twitter.com/i/status/1693028079256387756Dr. Alessa Aragao, MD, Cytopathology fellow with her son, Luca Jucene, (a future Pathologist) are excited for See, Test and Treat!(From left) Dr. Eva Wojcik, M.D. Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Medical Director, Regional Laboratory with Cytopathology fellows: Pritibahen Singal, MD Alessa Aragao, MD, Gokce Terzioglu, MD and Elnaz Panah, MD, PGY4During See, Test and Treat the specimens are hand delivered.
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressDrs. Sandra Haddad, MD, PGY4 and Gokce Terzioglu, MD, Cytopathology FellowDr. Sandra Haddad, MD, PGY4 and Kathleen Fergus, Pathology Education CoordinatorCytopathology Fellows; Drs. Gokce Terzioglu, MD, Pritibahen Singal, MD, Rachel Gordezky, MD, Sandra Haddad, MD, PGY4, Eva Wojcik, MD and Elnaz Panah, MD, PGY4
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressOur cytology technicians (From left) Saray Hernandez, Grace Young, Kelley Regan,Erin Tank, Rory Heath and Eunie Lee
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressTad Gomez, President, Loyola University Medical Center, Dr. Eva Wojcik, MD and Jonathan Bakst, Regional Administrative Director, Laboratory Services
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressDrs. Josephine Dlugopolski-Gach, MD, Regional Medical Director of Primary Care and Eva Wojcik, MDDr. Dlugopolski-Gach, MD and Heidi A. Austin BSN,RN, Practice Manager Women's HealthThe Women's Health care team (from left)• Dr. Josephine Dlugopolski, MD• Donna McCormack, APN• Dr. Rachel Moore, MD, PGY4• Dr. Mary Lynn, DO• Dr. Freager Williams, MD• Dr. Jameela Media, MD, PGY3• Dr. Lena Wiley, MD• Dr. Kalee Ahlin, MD
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressThe Apheresis nurses celebrated Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine birthday with gifts, pie and by decorating his office door.
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressWe welcome our resident alumnus, Aadil Ahmed MD, back to Loyola as an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine effective August 1, 2023. Dr. Ahmed will be involved in education and teaching Dermatopathology to medical students and residents. Kudos to Dr. Maria M. Picken MD, PhD who has been invited to serve as a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Guideline Panel on Diagnosis of Amyloidosis. Dr. Picken also serves on the advisory panel of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Amyloidosis guideline.
Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressAbstract Submissions - USCAPUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) abstract submissions due on Tuesday, October 3rd.