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I have always been passionate about people, culture, and women’s studies. I got my Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University, majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Women’s Studies. After my undergrad, I moved to Florida and ended up in the banking...
I went into ultrasound school right out of high school, while also working at a group home with individuals with disabilities. I learned that I loved the medical field while also realizing that I did not want to go into nursing. Ultrasound ended up being the perfect...
I knew I wanted to work in healthcare all through high school. I had been thinking of going into imaging, and job shadowed in general ultrasound (more of the abdominal and vascular areas of the body) to see what it was all about. I loved that as an ultrasound tech,...
When I was in high school, I remember a classmate telling me she wanted to be an ultrasound tech. Back then I thought it sounded cool, but I didn’t know much about it. At that point, I was already planning to go to UW-Stevens Point to major in biology. I didn’t know...
MY ULTRASOUND CAREER I knew that I wanted to work in healthcare for most of my high school years. I initially chose Radiologic Technology and completed my 2-year degree. I continued right into Ultrasound because I felt that I wanted more of a connection with my...
By: Dr. Schairer About one-quarter of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a hereditary cancer gene. The most significant risk factor for ovarian cancer is an inherited genetic mutation in one or two genes: breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) or breast cancer gene 2...
By: Connie Masak, APNP The key to a healthy and active lifestyle can sometimes be difficult with a busy life. However, it is possible with a little bit of creativity. Read on for a few quick and easy tips for living a healthier and active lifestyle every day. Make...
By: Molly O’Neill, Lactation Specialist Every new mother has the choice to decide if they want to breastfeed or formula-feed their baby. It is important to understand all the facts before making a final decision especially since each mother and baby is different and...
"After a complicated first pregnancy, my husband and I moved cities and we needed to find a new OBGYN for this pregnancy. Dr. Gantz came heavily recommended and we decided to make an appointment to see if he was a good fit for us! We were so happy that we did. We...
By: Kelsey Gaffney, PA-C Did you know May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month? It is a month dedicated to educating teens on preventing pregnancy. A teen pregnancy is defined as any female between the ages of 15-19 who has had a live birth, abortion, or miscarriage. The...