Women in Business Breakfast: Falling Back Into Healthy Habits

Dr. Omazonna Amadi began her college career at Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD.  She attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. Then, she completed her residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Family Medicine, Syracuse, NY, along with a fellowship in Obstetrics and Women's Healthcare at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, NY. When asked what draws her to her specialty, she stated, "I love how diverse Family Medicine can be". She joined the Woodlawn team in 2023. "I love that Woodlawn offers obstetric care to women in our community," Dr. Amadi stated. When she is not caring for her patients or delivering babies, Dr. Amadi likes to take walks, watch football (soccer), travel, and read fictional novels. She is also a huge Harry Potter fan.

Richard (Alex) Bahney is a graduate of North Miami High School. He went on to the University of Indianapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. Then went to Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Science and finished his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2017. "I work to empower the patient to take responsibility for their health. I focus on creating a lasting relationship and hope that if they need therapy down the road, they will think of me as a trusted individual to help them," Alex said when asked what he enjoys about physical therapy. After working at different organizations, Alex and his family wanted to move back to the Rochester area and be closer to family. In 2019 he started as a staff Physical Therapist and then was promoted in 2022 as a Director of Woodlawn Rehabilitation Services. "My favorite thing about Woodlawn is the access to care that patients have here. Exceptional care close to home," Alex stated. When Alex is not leading his department or working with patients, he enjoys coaching his children in sports. "I am competitive and take pride in inspiring the next generation," he said. As a family, they enjoy camping, fishing, hunting for mushrooms, and doing anything outdoors.

Lynda Soderlund is a Mammographer in the diagnostic Imaging Department at Woodlawn. She began working here in 2022. Lynda graduated from the Fort Wayne School of Radiography at IPFW and is licensed in both Radiology and Mammography. She brings with her 26 years of experience and a passion for women’s health, particularly mammography. “I love the personal connections I can establish with each patient. I also love the opportunity to educate, console, and laugh – whatever is needed by my patients in this sensitive area of women’s health,” she stated. Lynda was born and raised in northcentral Wisconsin and moved to Indiana in 1991. She and her husband Peter raised two wonderful children, Paul Soderlund and Leigh Barts, here in Rochester. Now, Paul and Leigh are raising four of the most amazing grandchildren here in Rochester as well. When not at work, Lynda enjoys quiet hobbies, reading, knitting, and spending time with her grandchildren.