Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Pequot Lakes Clinic welcomes Payden Strange to practice family medicine

Payden Strange, a certified physician assistant practicing family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Pequot Lakes Clinic.

“I chose Essentia because of the positive experiences I had during my clinical training,” said Strange. “I completed nearly all of my clinical rotations with Essentia and saw firsthand the organization's commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and teamwork. I was impressed by the supportive environment and dedication to the communities. Essentia allows me to serve the people in my community, and grow as a provider within an organization where I am supported, valued and aligned with the mission.” 

Strange received her education from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.  

“I chose family medicine because I genuinely care about people,” said Strange. “I’m committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care while making sure patients feel comfortable asking questions and are actively involved in their care decisions.”