Happenings and Highlights:

John A. Haugen Associates is Going Paperless
John A. Haugen Associates is going paperless this spring. We are "going live" in May with Greenway, an electronic medical record. This will not only save on paper, but there will no longer be a need to transport charts office to office by fax or vehicle. And of course, we hope it will make things more efficient and convenient for our patients and staff.

5/17/2010 John A. Haugen Associates Provides Complete Mammogram Service
John A. Haugen Associates provides complete mammogram service for your annual screening at our Edina office. As part of our continued monitoring and regulation of services, we have completed the annual MSQA inspection. All items for mammography are in compliance. Our facility has met the annual MQSA Inspection requirements. You can call any of our 3 offices to schedule a mammogram. Click here to learn more about mammography.

4/30/2010 We Have 3 Sonographers at John A. Haugen Associates
We have 3 sonographers at John A. Haugen Associates; DeeAnn Raue, Joy Schumacher, and Mary Beth Olson. DeeAnn has been with John Haugen for 13 years and continues to provide excellent service in both obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound. We also recently welcomed Joy and Mary Beth to our team who are experienced ultrasonographers. We have ultrasound appointments available at the Edina location 5 days a week, Minneapolis 2 days a week, and Plymouth 3 days a week.

4/29/2010 Dr. Sarah Schmitz-Burns has Twins!
We are proud to announce the arrival of Dr. Sarah Schmitz-Burns and husband Scott’s twins, Liam and Eva. The twins were born on April 22nd and all are doing wonderfully! See these two cuties at Haugen Babies.

4/22/2010 John A. Haugen Associates Welcomes Char Bunger, Nurse Practitioner
John A. Haugen Associates is excited to announce the newest addition to our practice, Char Bunger, Nurse Practitioner. Char will be working at our Edina location and comes with a wonderful background and knowledge in Women’s Health. She had 10 years of experience at her previous practice in Iowa. Char is also certified in bone density and will meet with our patients who have Dexa bone scans, which are available at our Edina location. Welcome Char! To learn more about Char, check out her practioner profile.

3/22/2010 John A. Haugen Associates says Farewell to Peggy Joy
John A. Haugen Associates said farewell to our long term employee and valued friend, Peggy Joy, who was a Nurse Practitioner at the Edina office. Peggy provided many years of wonderful service to our practice and her patients. She has moved to New Mexico to be closer to her family and grandchildren. We wish her the best of luck!

3/14/2010 Dr. Andrea Flom testifies at the State Capitol
Dr. Andrea Flom is currently Chair of the Minnesota Section of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). She has been testifying at the State Capitol regarding licensing and safety in Birth Centers outside of the hospital setting. Currently, birth centers(outside of the hospital) in Minnesota are unregulated. We support the legislature's effort to license and accredit birth centers. We are working with them to provide for a safe alternative to hospital based obstetric care by including language regarding qualified providers, standards for care, informed consent, and plans for transfer of emergency care.

3/9/2010 Dr. Linda Maag recognized in Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to Dr. Linda Maag who was recognized in the recent issue of "Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Of 2010." Over the years, several of the John A. Haugen physicians have been recognized here. Dr. Maag is a repeat recipient of this award.

1/10/2010 She's Having A Baby!
Dr. Allison West and husband Peter welcomed baby girl Lila Veronica on August 31, 2009. Lila weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 inches. The West family is doing great!

8/31/2009 Home Births- Good Option or Risky Choice?
See the complete interview with Dr. Elfstrand on WCCO's Web Extra: Ob/Gyn Talks About Home Births.

6/29/2009