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Position: Community Health Worker
Location(s):
Certification(s):
Licensed Midwife, Wisconsin and Michigan
Certified Birth Doula (DONA International)
Certified Lactation Consultant Certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA)
Neonatal Resuscitation CPR/First Aid
Birth Emergency Skills Training
Accolades:
Midwest Environmental Advocates 2022 Bill Iwen Social Justice Award
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice Peacekeeper of the Year Award, 2001
Education:
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), North American Registry of Midwives. Apprenticeship completed at Ashland Birth Center
Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Professional Interests:
Dana has been honored to serve families and communities as a birthworker for over 20 years. She has worked as a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, licensed midwife, and now, a community health worker. She is deeply committed to creating safe and supportive environments that are accessible to all communities. Dana believes in the power of whole-person centered care and feels that individuals are best equipped to guide their own healing journey.
Personal Interests:
Dana finds joy in spending time with her family, especially if they are in the woods exploring. She loves fishing, hunting and gardening. In her spare time, you can find Dana networking with her community, taking ridiculously long walks with her energetic border collies, knitting, and reading.
Patient advice:
Every single human on this Earth comes with their own stories, challenges, and joys. Finding touch points of empathy and care among one another can be one of our greatest gifts. I would encourage you to acknowledge and celebrate the gifts that you bring, as well as the hardships that you hold. These are what make us whole and are an important part of our story. You are enough, and your whole self deserves to be heard and treated with respect!
Language(s):
- English