Doctoberfest! Health Care Career Question and Answer Session

Do you have questions about working in the health care field? Doctors and medical professionals will be sharing their stories about what schools they attended, where they worked and what they have enjoyed the most about working in health care.

Over 70% of medical decisions are based on lab tests, but where do those results come from? Meet one of the medical laboratory scientists at UCHealth who works behind the scenes to get results for patients and providers, Mary Gibson.

Meet, Jeff Berger, a developmental optometrist with a background in primary care optometry, disease management, and diagnosis and treatment of binocular dysfunctions and visual processing disorders, currently working as a contract optometrist and practice consultant.

Learn why Tanya Perekrestenko chose a career as a labor and delivery nurse at Banner Health after attending the University of Northern Colorado.



Samantha Vernon is the Programs Director for Centennial Area Health Education Center (CAHEC). She earned a Master of Public Health in Community Health Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Health from Arizona State University. She serves as CAHEC’s coordinator for health career exploration and the designer and manager of the Be Mindful mental health exhibit currently touring Colorado. She is passionate about supporting students and community members in exploring and improving health knowledge and literacy.

You may also like the following events from High Plains Library District:

• This Wednesday, 17th September, 10:00 am, Fitness Dance in Greeley
• This Wednesday, 17th September, 10:30 am, Creating with Canva in Greeley
• This Wednesday, 17th September, 12:00 pm, Meditation Classes at LINC Library Innovation Center in Greeley

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Firestone, Arts events in Firestone.