Renata Block

2 weeks ago | dermatologytimes.com | Renata Block |Emma Andrus

In the latest Derm Dispatch for Dermatology Times, Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, a dermatology physician assistant practicing in Chicago, Illinois, sat down with melanoma survivor and advocate Sarah Ogletree for a deeply personal conversation. Their dialogue sheds light on the sudden and shocking nature of melanoma diagnosis, the importance of regular skin exams, and the powerful transformation from patient to advocate.

2 months ago | dermatologytimes.com | Renata Block |Peter Lio |Kaitlyn Bader

In the first episode of the new Derm Dispatch series, host Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant in Chicago, Illinois, and a Dermatology Times Editorial Advisory Board member, and guest Peter Lio, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, discuss integrative approaches to managing eczema, including the use of holistic treatments, and how to...

2 months ago | dermatologytimes.com | Emma Andrus |Renata Block |Wendy Smith Begolka

"The patient experience and the eczema journey is so important," said Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS, the Chief Strategy Officer at the National Eczema Association (NEA). Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant in Chicago, Illinois, and a Dermatology Times Editorial Advisory Board member, and Begolka discussed efforts to address disparities in eczema diagnosis and treatment, particularly among diverse patient groups.

2 months ago | dermatologytimes.com | Emma Andrus |Renata Block |Wendy Smith Begolka

"The impact on mental health is a major aspect that patients noted, which often goes unnoticed in clinical definitions," said Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS, the Chief Strategy Officer at the National Eczema Association (NEA).

2 months ago | dermatologytimes.com | Emma Andrus |Renata Block |Wendy Smith Begolka

CommentaryArticleMarch 12, 2025Author(s):,Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, speaks with Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS, of the National Eczema Association about NEA’s strategic efforts in community outreach, health care provider engagement, and patient education.