During the first week of November, from November 2nd through November 8th, we celebrate Allied Health Professionals Week. Good thing we have Allied Health Week to stop, reflect, and appreciate our Allied Health professionals who fuel our healthcare systems with their specialized expertise—because some of them have roles behind the scenes, making their mark oh-so-quietly. It could almost go unnoticed, other than, well, we work with these great people, so we know!
In honor of Allied Health Week, we are eager to have a beloved allied health member of the White Glove team join us here today. We’re excited to introduce you to Ana Lopez, a mammography technician. A perfect balance of dedication, passion, and delightful spirit, Ana always brings a burst of positivity to our team! We are ready to give the stage to Ana—here she comes!
Why I became a Mammography Technologist:
My passion has always been women’s health, and I’ve always wanted to do something meaningful in the medical field. I began my career as a radiologic technologist, initially working in fertility. A friend who worked in mammography encouraged me to shift my focus and advance my career to this much-needed specialty. Working in mammography is immensely rewarding; the process can be daunting for many women, and I am happy that I can support and guide them through it with understanding.
My biggest challenge on my job: Witnessing patients being diagnosed with breast cancer pains me every time. Hearing their stories can be heartbreaking, but it’s also inspiring to see how strong these women are.
The most rewarding part of my work: Helping women. I’m passionate about education—explaining the process and educating them on important topics.
I wish to raise awareness: To everyone reading this, I’ll dedicate the moment to raise awareness on the topic: I urge every woman, regardless of age, to consult a doctor if she experiences any breast pain or other unusual occurrences like nipple discharge. For women over 40, I recommend starting regular annual screening mammograms. It’s also important for women to perform monthly self-breast examinations—not only to detect anything, but also to become familiar with their bodies and recognize changes.
What I love about White Glove: The positivity! A huge shoutout to my placement specialist, Rochelle—she’s truly amazing! I feel like White Glove really celebrates its people, and we have so many fun events. At the Magic of 30 event, I even won a prize: a gift card to Zara!
My favorite foods: I love pizza (doesn’t everyone?) and Latin food, especially Colombian cuisine.
In my spare time, you’ll find me doing this: I enjoy drawing and other creative crafts. I also love exploring new things and watching movies. My daughter, Rosie 2.5 years old, is my biggest adventure partner.
My besties: My husband, Novelle, supports and encourages me to try new things. He is my rock. Little Rosie inspires me every day; she helps me see life through a different lens and makes me appreciate the small details.
Favorite celebrity: Definitely, Rihanna.
What you don’t know about me: I have two furry friends, and I absolutely adore them!
Best travel destination: I haven’t traveled to many places, but my trip to Colombia was remarkable.
If I weren’t a Radiologic Technologist: I would probably become an engineer.
Wouldn’t survive work without: My family!
Daytime or night owl: Night owl.
My message to fellow clinicians: Working in healthcare can sometimes be overwhelming, and we can easily forget our purpose. It’s important to remember that we truly make a difference in people’s lives.
Thank you, Ana, for giving us even more to admire! Please send our regards to Rosie; we’d love to meet her one day! Just a reminder that YOU TOO make a huge impact (just like you mentioned, but you need to remember it too!).
To all the clinicians reading, stay amazing! Our interview with Ana is the first in a series that brings word from clinicians into our newsletters, but that series is still missing a powerful name! What should we call it? Drop your ideas to empower@whiteglovecare.net. Hey, ya never know if YOUR idea will show!
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