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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: 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: Connie Masak, APNP According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are 20 Million new STI cases in the US annually. So, what is an STI? STIs are infections that are spread from one person to another during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Anyone sexually...
By Connie Masak, APNP Navigating birth control options and finding what is right for you and your partner can be a confusing, even overwhelming process. You’ve read all the articles about risks, benefits, and side effects, but how do you know what is right for you? I...
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. In 2018, Tom and Michelle welcomed twin daughters, delivered by our Dr. Honkamp, two and a half months early. Watch their prematurity story here. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
My name is Dr. Michelle Koellermeier, and I am a breast cancer survivor. I had my second mammogram on September 7, 2012. My previous mammogram was on December 31, 2009, after my 40th birthday. It was fast and easy, and I had it performed in between delivering babies...