The Melanoma Research Foundation and Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology are partnering again to screen athletes, families, community members and IRONMAN® expo attendees on Oct 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th! Last year, we screened over 300 people! At a normal screening, we expect to find one melanoma for every 100 people screened. At this screening we […] Read More >
Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology was the official “Sun Protection” sponsor for the Hawaii MS Bike Ride. The ride, which is put on to raise awareness and money for Multiple Sclerosis research and treatments, consisted of two days of cycling from Waikoloa to Kapaau and then Waikoloa to Kona. The total riding was 115 miles. Dr. […] Read More >
Please help Dr. Scheel raise money for Multiple Sclerosis treatments and the hope for a cure! She is riding 115 miles this weekend with her “Team Sunscreen” and Bike Works Kona Hawaii. We will be riding, providing sun protection and first aid if needed! The top 3 donators for Dr. Scheel’s ride will receive: 1. […] Read More >
Free Skin Cancer Screenings By Linda Jo Kolder & Marné CarMichael Walsh As a community service, Dr. Scheel opens the office for a day to screen people for skin cancer. Our free screening was held May 7th and 82 people came within a span of just two hours! We collectively diagnosed 32 actinic keratosis, four […] Read More >
Please join Dr. Monica Scheel and Patsy Colvin, PA-C as they present a FREE informational lecture, “Understanding Skin Cancer. A Conversation About Facts, Myths and Protecting Your Skin” This event is hosted by the Kona Hospital Foundation. Wednesday, May 14th 6:30PM to 8PM West Hawaii Civic Center Community Meeting Hale (Building G) We look forward […] Read More >
Despite rainy conditions at the Run for Hops 5K and 10K, Team Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology came out in force and shined on the course. Our team of ten was comprised by five office members and five family members. Unfortunately, Dr. Scheel was out of town and unable to participate but she joined us in […] Read More >
Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology is proud to be a 2014 sponsor of Team Mango Races, a local series of triathlons, cycling and running events in Kona. Since 1992, Team Mango has been providing safe, healthy community training opportunities for all ages and athletic abilities. Dr. Scheel will be providing sunscreen at events and staff members […] Read More >
In conjunction with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), we held our second annual Ironman skin cancer screening and saw a new record of 425 athletes, spectators and local residents! MRF volunteers educated the public on the dangers of sun exposure and our volunteer medical staff identified 22 Basal Cell Carcinoma, three Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and […] Read More >
This year Shirley and Vicki were the lucky two from our office who participated in the 2-day Bike MS: Go BIG or Go Home ride. Starting in Waikoloa, over a hundred cyclists rode to Kapaau the first day and then to Kailua-Kona the second day for a total of 115 miles. Both days were bright […] Read More >
On August 14th, our Staff split up and visited both Hualalai Resort for their Employee Health Fair and Kukio to visit their Members. Danielle and Shirley visited Hualalai Resort employees and handed out educational materials and signed people up for a prize drawing. They also brought a UV Skin Scope so employees could view the sun […] Read More >