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This is “The RAD Position” with ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa
Pergola, a podcast for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.
Melissa Pergola: Hi there, and welcome back to “The RAD
Position” podcast. I'm your host, Melissa Pergola, and I'm here with —
Ray Arambula: Her podcast partner, Ray Arambula.
Melissa Pergola: And today we're here with Dr. Heather
Moore, chair of the ASRT Board of Directors, and we are thrilled to hear
about your time on the Board, and maybe even more importantly, about the
impact of your amazing presidential initiatives.
Heather Moore: Thank you. I'm very happy to be here and
very excited to be part of the podcast.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. So, as we get started, for our
listeners and viewers, I want to tell you a little bit about Dr. Heather
Moore.
Dr. Heather Moore is a professor in the radiologic imaging technology
program and the academic unit head of the allied health department of the
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College in Ohio.
Dr. Moore completed her radiography education at Rhodes State College in
Lima, Ohio. She then earned a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State
University and a master's of education and doctorate in educational studies
from the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Moore is passionate about helping others climb the career ladder to
reach their goals and introducing new people to the profession. Dr. Moore is
active in the ASRT and currently serves as the chair of the Board of
Directors.
Dr. Moore enjoys traveling to warm locations and spending time with her
husband, Doug. Welcome, Heather.
Heather Moore: Thank you very much.
Melissa Pergola: So, Heather, you've spent a lot of years
on the Board, and as you complete your term as the ASRT Board chair, I'm
curious when you reflect on all of these different experiences, is there a
moment, is there an accomplishment, one that stands out as maybe the one
that you're most proud of?
Heather Moore: I think I'm most proud of the new and
strengthened collaborations that we've developed with our partner
organizations. And I think that this all started with the work of the
Consensus Committee [on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation
Therapy].
Melissa Pergola: Sure.
Heather Moore: And I really feel like the work of the
Consensus Committee is the impetus for what's going to create more forward
thinking about the profession and what will really help to propel us into
the future.
Ray Arambula: You know, you have a unique vantage point as
Board chair, and I can only imagine what an honor it's been, but also quite
the responsibility I can imagine as well. How did the role challenge you or
change you as a leader?
Heather Moore: Well, it certainly was a great honor and
probably the greatest honor of my professional career so far. And I think
that the challenge was that it was a steep learning curve to really fully
understand the processes and the functions of the ASRT. But I felt so
supported with Melissa and her team in providing any of the support that I
needed to understand and explanations. And I think that everyone here at
ASRT is such a great resource, and it really feels like a village, and it
does take a village to succeed.
Ray Arambula: Yeah.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. Yeah. And thank you for that.
Anytime we can say thank you to the team, it's important, because we do have
the best staff in the whole world.
Ray Arambula: We do.
Melissa Pergola: So, the Board itself does an absolutely
tremendous amount of work behind the scenes. And so, I'm curious, what
initiatives or maybe even decisions from your term do you believe will have
the most lasting impact on our profession?
Heather Moore: OK. Yeah. And it does take a lot of work to
be on the Board. It was this — it was a tremendous amount of work, and this
Board is a working board. And so, when people see us having fun and
laughing, I feel like, you know, that might be the impression that we leave
on people. And we do have fun —
Melissa Pergola: Mm-hmm.
Heather Moore: — but behind closed doors, we, you know, we
dig in, and we make the hard decisions.
But I think for me, the biggest lasting impression that I think that this
Board has brought is with the progress we've made with the American College
of Radiology and the RA [radiologist assistant] profession, and in getting
their support was key to moving MARCA [Medicare Access to Radiology Care
Act] forward.
And I'd just like to give a shoutout to [ASRT Vice President] Shellie Pike,
because she is so smart and bold and brave, and I feel like she really moved
that needle for the Board with the ACR. And so, hopefully that will continue
and will be, like, one of our most proud achievements.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. She really has raised the visibility
with the radiologists and I would say the respect that they have for us,
going all over the country speaking to different radiological societies. And
like you said, we together have sat at ACR and seen her on the floor —
Heather Moore: Yeah.
Melissa Pergola: — and standing up for the RA. And we do
appreciate ACR as our partner very much.
Heather Moore: Absolutely.
Ray Arambula: And that definitely takes a clear amount of
collaboration. Looking back, what stands out to you about how collaboration
works between the ASRT Board, the ASRT staff and maybe the broader
profession in general?
Heather Moore: Yeah, absolutely. The true power that we
have here is in teamwork. And that is with not just the Board and the staff,
but all of our volunteers. And I think that, you know, the energy that this
professional group has is just amazing. And, you know, the ASRT and the
volunteers just keep the profession moving forward, and so, hopefully that
energy continues, because it really is something special.
Ray Arambula: I imagine it just takes a lot of voices, a
lot of — there's a lot of perspectives in that mix. But it's everyone
pulling together to really go in the same direction.
Heather Moore: Yeah.
Ray Arambula: You know, many technologists aspire to
leadership roles within ASRT or within their workspaces. What advice would
you give somebody who wants to step into leadership and make a difference in
their profession?
Heather Moore: Absolutely. I would say get involved right
away. That's important. And taking a look at the affiliate societies and
what their needs are is probably the first step in getting involved.
And I would ask people to just think, like, "How much time can I give?
What's realistic?" Because all of the affiliate societies have roles of
different, you know, time needs. And so, if you have a small amount of time
that you can commit, they'll have something for you. If you have a large
amount of time to commit, they'll have that as well. But I think that, you
know, there's a role for everyone. We can bring our own strengths to the
affiliate societies. And even just starting small, I think that you're way
likely to get bit by the volunteerism bug.
Ray Arambula: Yeah.
Heather Moore: And you'll start volunteering for more and
more, and then that is how you build your foundation and really start
setting yourself up for a leadership role. And then what else I would say is
get your colleagues involved too.
Melissa Pergola: Oh, yes.
Heather Moore: So, start recruiting. Bring your friends
along. It really is —
Ray Arambula: That's a great point.
Heather Moore: — a lot of fun. Yeah.
Melissa Pergola: So, Heather, I think about your leadership
and your passion for really inspiring the next generation. From your vantage
point as Board chair, what would you tell those who are listening or
watching — what would you say is so special about the medical imaging and
radiation therapy profession?
Heather Moore: You know, 100%, it's the people.
Melissa Pergola: Mm.
Heather Moore: I think that the people in this profession
have a very special skill set — right? — that no one else has. And I just
really think that there is passion in our profession, in our professionals,
and it's really heartwarming to see, like, the energy and focus that people
put into their positions and into their volunteerism and in every aspect of
the profession.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah.
Ray Arambula: You know, as you wrap up your term, when
people look back at the time you had as Board chair, what do you hope that
stands out the most in terms of your leadership and your impact?
Heather Moore: Yeah, I hope that people see that I'm
passionate about what I do, and that I care. I genuinely care. I think that,
you know, I have a deep appreciation for the patients that we provide care
to, the profession and the professionals that I work with. And I hope that
people have found value in my initiatives. If it involves patient care with
those patients with an intellectual disability, or if it's volunteering or
doing some sort of interaction with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, or if it's
part of the Planting Seeds initiative where, you know, we're trying to
introduce young people and even second-career people to what we do —
Melissa Pergola: Yes.
Heather Moore: — I think that, you know, just for me, I
really, really hope that the focus on the high quality of patient care and
continuing to elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession
is what people see, and I hope that we continue to do it for another 100
years. I mean, we've got 100 down, so why not try for 100 more?
Ray Arambula: Let's go.
Melissa Pergola: Yes. Yeah. Heather, could you talk a
little bit more specifically about your Planting Seeds initiative? Because
this is — all of your initiatives were significantly important, but this is
one where it's our public-facing event this year, and so can you tell us a
little bit more about what went into creating the Planting Seeds Tool Kit
and kind of what it is?
Heather Moore: Yeah, absolutely. So, the ASRT staff
attended three different society meetings. So, HOSA [Future Health
Professionals], the School Counselors Association [American School Counselor
Association] and the school — Science Teachers Association [National Science
Teaching Association]. And so, the staff was there collecting information
about the best way to reach out to their students. And so, they used that
data that they collected to develop a plan for how we could outreach better
to the middle and high school students.
Melissa Pergola: Yes.
Heather Moore: And so, the Planting Seeds Tool Kit is
something that was developed out of that research. And we're going to bring
that forward on May 1st, and we're going to have a competition to see who
plants the best seeds.
Melissa Pergola: Mm-hmm.
Heather Moore: And so, I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm extremely excited that this has come to this level. It really — from the
beginning, Melissa, when you and I were first talking about that initiative,
I just couldn't envision what really it would — what would it be like, you
know?
And so, I'm so thrilled and so happy with the way that the team has crafted
it, all the way down from the design team having us pick what colors we
wanted to use and what pictures we wanted to use. And, you know, I took that
to my little sister and I said, "Which of these pictures do you like the
best?" Because I'm like, "I'm not the one that should make this decision.
That's not who we're targeting." And so, it really was a fun process, and
it's really been an amazing outcome. I hope it continues.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah, and I love the fact that you took
the designs that the amazing design team created, but you then tapped into
your Big Brothers Big Sisters, right? And you said, "Actually, I need to go
to that demographic to see what resonates." And I think that's absolutely
amazing.
And thank you for the heart that you bring. You're right, the ASRT team did
a phenomenal job, but it was at the heart of what you wanted to accomplish,
and it will for sure have a lasting impact.
And I hope that technologists and others across the country will really
interact with and get involved with that Planting Seeds Tool Kit, because
they can use it — right? — to go into schools, groups like Big Brothers Big
Sisters, into community events. And I also love the idea that it's going to
be a public-facing event, so there's going to be awards.
And so, I again can't thank you enough. I think, again, it's going to do so
much to raise the visibility, kind of part of Be Seen [campaign], but also
bring along that next generation of leaders.
Ray Arambula: Sounds like you want to apply.
Melissa Pergola: I do. I want to use it. I'm going to go,
I'm going to find the elementary and middle school by my house —
Heather Moore: There you go.
Melissa Pergola: — and I'm going to use the — I don't think
I can win any of the awards, though.
Ray Arambula: I don't think so, no, but.
Melissa Pergola: That's not the reason to do it.
Ray Arambula: That's right.
Melissa Pergola: I still need to [laughs] — to go out and
do it in Albuquerque. Yeah. It's very cool. So, Heather, now that your term
as chair is ending, I'm curious about what excites you the most about the
future of medical imaging and radiation therapy.
Heather Moore: I am very excited to see what the next new
technology is going to be —
Melissa Pergola: Love that.
Heather Moore: — and how we can use that to advance patient
care.
Melissa Pergola: Yes.
Heather Moore: I mean, that's always been on my mind. Every
time I go to RSNA [the Radiological Society of North America Scientific
Assembly and Annual Meeting] and see the amazing new technology that's still
in R&D [research and development], I just think, "Wow, this is amazing.” I
never would've thought about this in my, you know, my first year of x-ray
school. The only thing I knew was film, you know? And now there's so much
more out there and so much with the blending the modalities. I just can't
wait to see what else is on the horizon.
And I'm very excited about the ASRT and the partner organizations working to
steer the profession into the future. So, not just the equipment and patient
care, but everything about the profession and how we're steering that in the
right direction. It's really anybody's guess of what the future's going to
look like for us.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah.
Heather Moore: But I think that with our collaborations,
it's going to be bright.
Melissa Pergola: And how important to hear from someone at
your level of leadership that there's not fear. There's excitement.
Ray Arambula: Yeah. Yeah.
Melissa Pergola: Because we get that so often, right? “AI
[artificial intelligence] is coming, and it's going to take our jobs.” Well,
there have been a lot of things coming for a hundred years, right? It
changes all the time. So, I think from your level of leadership, it's so
important for people to hear that we should be excited. We should work with
these collaborations. We should lead what the future of the profession looks
like. So, thank you for being that champion for that too.
Heather Moore: Absolutely.
Ray Arambula: So, before we end, is there anything else you
want to leave our guests with? Any other insight, any other information?
Heather Moore: Well, I'm really curious about what game you
have planned for us next.
Melissa Pergola and Ray Arambula: [laugh]
Melissa Pergola: See? I’ve put the fear in Dr. Heather
Moore.
Ray Arambula: It's a safe game. It's a fun game. It will
test your decision-making, I'll just say that.
Heather Moore: Oh, boy. OK.
Melissa Pergola: Ohh.
Ray Arambula: There's a teaser.
Melissa Pergola: OK. Since Heather's so excited about the
game, what are we playing, Ray?
Ray Arambula: OK. Well, so, Heather and Melissa are both
used to making high-level decisions for ASRT.
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Ray Arambula: So, for today's game, we're going to put your
leadership decision-making to the test in the most scientific way possible.
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Ray Arambula: So, get ready to play Leader-Sip Decisions.
Melissa Pergola and Heather Moore: [laugh]
Melissa Pergola: That's what this is for, then, Leader-Sip
Decisions.
Ray Arambula: Leader-Sip Decisions.
Melissa Pergola: Got it. OK.
Ray Arambula: OK, so here's how it's going to work. You
each have — all of us, actually, because I'm playing too, apparently. We all
have five cups of different types of cola.
Melissa Pergola: Mm-hmm.
Ray Arambula: The different types are Coca-Cola —
Melissa Pergola: Mm-hmm.
Ray Arambula: Diet Coke, Mexican Coke —
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Ray Arambula: Jones Zero Cola and Poppi Cola —
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Ray Arambula: — which I've never had before, so this'll be
interesting.
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Ray Arambula: So, the objective is you have to take a sip
and identify what that drink is.
Melissa Pergola: Uh-huh.
Ray Arambula: You can go through all five and then label
them afterwards, or you can do it one by one. It's up to you. But once you
give us what it is, you've locked it in.
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Ray Arambula: Kim's going to make notes. OK, so, Melissa,
you're going to go first.
Melissa Pergola: Ooh, I'm so excited.
Ray Arambula: So, whenever you're ready.
Melissa Pergola: OK. [takes a drink] But I'm going to say
Diet Coke.
OK, number two. [takes a drink] I'm going to say Poppi.
[takes a drink] Number three is regular Coke. OK, what did I say so far?
Diet Coke, Poppi, regular Coke. OK.
Ray Arambula: You seem pretty certain.
Melissa Pergola: I don't know. [takes a drink] God, now I
don’t know. Oh, and I forgot that there was Mexican Coke. That might've been
Mexican Coke.
Ray Arambula: Kim, is there a time limit on this?
Melissa Pergola: Hey, hey, hey, hey! All right, I'm
hurrying. I'm hurrying.
Heather Moore: [laughs]
Melissa Pergola: OK. All right. I change. Number five is
regular Coke. Number three is Mexican Coke. [takes a drink]
Ray Arambula: [laughs] We got her stumped.
Melissa Pergola: Wait, did you bleep that out?
Ray Arambula: We got her stumped.
Melissa Pergola: I'm going to say, I'm going to go with —
Heather Moore: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: You don't want to be wrong on this one.
Melissa Pergola: One is Jones’. Four is Diet Coke. OK, I'm
done. I'm so nervous.
Ray Arambula: [laughs]
Melissa Pergola: Wait, do I have to say “locked in”?
Ray Arambula: Yeah, you're locked in.
Melissa Pergola: OK. I'm locked in.
Ray Arambula: OK. All right, I guess I'm up. Let's get this
over with. [takes a drink]
Melissa Pergola: [laughs] “Let's get it over with.”
Ray Arambula: That's Diet.
Melissa Pergola: Oh, you're quick.
Ray Arambula: [takes a drink] That's Diet.
Melissa Pergola: Oh.
Heather Moore and Melissa Pergola: [laugh]
Ray Arambula: That's regular. Ooh, that's good. That might
be Mexican.
Melissa Pergola: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: [takes a drink] What is that?
Melissa Pergola: [laughs] Maybe it's Jones’.
Ray Arambula: I think that might be — that's got to be the
Jones’. It tastes like — I don't know. It doesn't taste like Coca-Cola.
Melissa Pergola: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: It’s got some flavoring in there. [takes a
drink]
Melissa Pergola: [laughs] Is there a time limit, Kim?
Ray Arambula: OK, I'm locking in.
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] OK.
Ray Arambula: Coke is number one. Diet Coke is number
three. Mexican Coke is number two. Jones is number four. And Poppi is number
five. I am locked in.
Melissa Pergola: Locked in.
Ray Arambula: Winner!
Melissa Pergola: Winner! [laughs]
Heather Moore: [laughs]
Melissa Pergola: Winner.
Ray Arambula: I'm calling it. I'm calling it.
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] Let's go, Heather!
Melissa Pergola: All right, Heather.
Heather Moore: [sighs]
Melissa Pergola: No pressure.
Heather Moore: Here we go. I'm going backwards. [takes a
drink]
Ray Arambula: Oh.
Heather Moore: I got to respond [?? — 19:01]. That smells
like Diet Coke.
Ray Arambula: New strategy.
Heather Moore: [takes a drink]
Melissa Pergola: [laughs] I know, right?
Heather Moore: I'm not sure. [takes a drink] That's a yummy
Coke.
Melissa Pergola: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: I don't think that was an option: yummy Coke.
Heather Moore: [takes a drink] Maybe regular Coke.
Melissa Pergola: I know, it's not easy.
Heather Moore: I'm going to guess Poppi on number one. Two
is Coke. Three has — three must be Jones. I don't know.
Ray Arambula and Melissa Pergola: [laugh]
Heather Moore: Four is Mexican Coke. I think five is Diet.
Melissa Pergola: Well, actually, Dr. Heather Moore made a
decision quicker than either one of us.
Ray Arambula: That's true. She is at the highest level —
Melissa Pergola: Mm-hmm. Yes.
Ray Arambula: — of the organization, so.
Melissa Pergola: Yes.
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] All right. You guys ready for the
results?
Melissa Pergola: Yes! Are you going to tell us how many we
got right? Yes, OK.
Ray Arambula: Who's the winner, first off?
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] It's a tie.
Melissa Pergola: [gasps]
Ray Arambula: A tie?
Melissa Pergola: No! Are we going to have a runoff?
Ray Arambula: Between Ray and who?
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] [laughs] You’re going to —
Melissa Pergola: Oh, my God.
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] — I will say you're going to love
this. Melissa, you missed two.
Melissa Pergola: Yes.
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] Heather, you missed two.
Melissa Pergola: [gasps]
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] Ray, you missed every single one.
Melissa Pergola: Oh!
Heather Moore: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: What?
Melissa Pergola: Wow! Ray! [laughs]
Ray Arambula: Stop gloating. Oh, my goodness.
Melissa Pergola: I'm trying to be so calm about this.
Heather Moore: [laughs]
Melissa Pergola: Look at the lip.
Ray Arambula: Are you sure, Kim?
Kim Gawler: [off-screen] Yeah.
Ray Arambula: We need someone to validate your work here.
Melissa Pergola: Here's what we're going to say. We win,
you lose [points to Ray] —
Heather Moore: Ohh.
Ray Arambula: [laughs]
Melissa Pergola: — game over.
Heather Moore: Ouch.
Melissa Pergola: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: OK. All right. Well, I think we just
uncovered a new performance metric for our leadership team. [laughs]
Melissa Pergola: [laughs] Oh, no, Ray.
Ray Arambula: It’s — well, clearly the bragging rights
don't go to me. They go to Melissa and Heather, so congratulations. We'll
make sure it gets documented somewhere official.
Melissa Pergola: [laughs]
Heather Moore: [laughs] Thank you.
We'll be right back after this short message.
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Ray Arambula: But now it's — guess what time it is?
Melissa Pergola: What time is it, Ray?
Ray Arambula: It is time for our We See You segment.
Melissa Pergola: Ooh, I love this segment.
Ray Arambula: Yes. This is where we take your questions and
get you answers. So, if you do have a question, please email us at
[email protected]. Or you can
go online at
asrt.org/RADPosition. All right, so let's listen in on today's question.
Melissa Pergola: OK.
Sara Lesniewski: My name is Sarah Lesniewski, and I'm a
recent radiation therapy graduate practicing in Wisconsin at Froedtert
Hospital. I had a question for you about an opportunity that you were happy
that you said yes to.
So, throughout your career, what was one thing that you were happy that you
dove into and said yes to, and what did you learn from that experience? I'm
excited to hear your answer. Thank you.
Melissa Pergola: Wow, Sara, that is a great question.
Ray Arambula: It’s a big question.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. So, since we have Dr. Heather Moore
here, would you like to start?
Heather Moore: You know, the first thing that I remember
jumping into was as an x-ray student, I was asked if I wanted to be on the
student quiz bowl for our state society meeting. And I said, "Yeah, sure,
I'll do that." And it was a lot of fun. And then fast forward to about 15
years later, my state society said, "Hey, would you like to volunteer for
the quiz bowl committee?" And I'm like, "Yeah, that was a lot of fun when I
was a student." And so, I did, and I had a great time, and that was my very
first committee with my affiliate, and then it just kept going.
Ray Arambula: It's hard to narrow down, like, one moment or
one experience. But I think for me, the biggest growth came from just saying
yes to opportunities, especially those that were outside of your comfort
zone or seemed scary, like doing this podcast. [chuckles] But those are the
things that I think really stretch you. They really, you know, they make you
feel more confident and probably make you realize, like, you have
capabilities that you didn't think of.
Look, we all can't be amazing like Melissa Pergola.
Melissa Pergola: Oh, come on.
Ray Arambula: I've tried. It's just not possible.
Melissa Pergola: This is payback for the game, right?
[laughs]
Ray Arambula: [laughs] But I think, like, just having a
willingness to learn and to adapt and just stay engaged in the process.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. Yeah, I think you're right. I think
there are a few things that I could say, but I think the one that stands out
the most — so, when I was a student, our program had us go to the affiliate
meeting. And my program director, who I have so much respect for — she has
since passed, absolutely amazing, amazing person in our profession, Betty
Winslow — she told me that I needed to stand up at the business meeting and
along with another student that was there, and that we needed to ask the
board of directors to have student representation, whether it was on their
board or have a student voice.
And I remember thinking, "I'm going to do what? I'm going to stand up and do
what?" And I can remember — I clearly remember having no choice [laughs]
because she told me I had to. But, I mean, I guess I actually did, so I did
choose to do it. But I remember standing, and I remember my knees knocking,
and I think my hands shook, and I think my voice shook, and I was able to
get it out.
But I think from that, that was the first time that I maybe had an idea of
the difference that I could make by just getting up and speaking. And I feel
like it propelled me into a lot of the future leadership things that I did,
because I learned that if you take that opportunity and you stand up and you
speak, great things can happen, because they did. They started it.
But I do, I still remember — I can't even tell you how nervous I was. So, I
think I would say any opportunity that you have, probably even more
importantly if it feels scary as anything, take it. Take it.
Heather Moore: Yes. Absolutely.
Ray Arambula: Thank you, Sara, for that question. This is
obviously the low point of my career —
Melissa Pergola: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: — losing here. But thank you, Sara, for your
question.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. Thank you, and I hope you stand up
and take those opportunities.
Heather Moore: Melissa! Ray!
Melissa Pergola: What?
Heather Moore: You should know this. Don't put yourself in
a bad position.
Ray Arambula: Stay up to date with “The RAD Position.”
Melissa Pergola: I love it. I love it.
Heather Moore: [laughs]
Ray Arambula: Good call, Heather.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah, I love that.
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radiation therapy professionals?
Starting July 1st, ASRT is launching the Planting Seeds Contest, and we want
you to be a part of it. Here's how it works. Download the free Planting
Seeds Tool Kit, use it to plan community outreach events — anything from a
career day presentation at a local school to a patient education seminar —
and then share your story for a chance to win.
Award categories include most seeds planted, best youth engagement and most
creative outreach. So, no matter how you connect with your community, there
is a category for you. And the recognition does not stop there. Individual
top performers can win $250 Visa gift cards, standout youth and creative
events earn $500 and affiliates making a statewide impact can take home up
to $750.
Remember, whether you reach one student or a hundred, every interaction
counts. Mark your calendars for July 1st, and visit
asrt.org/PlantingSeeds
to learn more, access the tool kit and submit your outreach story. Let's
grow the future of our profession together.
Ray Arambula: I love this. There's so many takeaways from
this. It's outreach, it's advocacy, it's just growing the profession. So,
yeah, such a simple way to make a real impact for the future of our
profession.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. And how fitting that this is what
we're talking about with Dr. Heather Moore here and it being her
presidential initiative.
Ray Arambula: So exciting.
Heather Moore: It is. It's very exciting.
Ray Arambula: You know, it's always a little bit sad to see
a Board chair —
Melissa Pergola: Oh, yeah.
Ray Arambula: — come off the end of their term. But,
Heather, thank you for being here today and sharing with us. And just even
more so, thank you for your leadership within this term, and thank you for
always moving the profession forward.
Melissa Pergola: Yeah. And like we've talked about, your
initiatives are going to have a lasting impact, but it's not just about your
initiatives. It is about your leadership during the entire time that you
were on the Board. The other thing that I would say is going off the Board
obviously doesn't end the leadership or impact that you'll make in our
profession.
Heather Moore: Thank you. I appreciate that.
Melissa Pergola: And to all our listeners and viewers,
don't forget to subscribe.
Ray Arambula: And you can write in, send us an email at
[email protected] or visit
online at
asrt.org/RADPosition.
Melissa Pergola: And I said subscribe, but you know you can
also share, you can also like. And to all our medical imaging and radiation
therapy professionals, be seen —
Ray Arambula: — and stay rad.