256 Shades of Gray Podcast: Recent Episodes
HOBRDMS
A safe space for everything sonography—join ultrasonographer Hayley O. Bartkus, MS-HPEd., BSDMS, RDMS (@hobrdms) as she brings the stories ＞20,000 Hz to human frequency
Hayley had an incredible opportunity to sit down with fellow sonographer and 50% of the Bs in BB Imaging—Ben Buentipo, MS, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, FE) on site at this year’s #SDMS Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD. Ben, his partner and cofounder Blanca Lesmes, and their team at BB Imaging have long been working to improve obstetric health outcomes by making high-quality sonographic care accessible for all patients—regardless of their geographic or socioeconomic limitations.
Listen along as Hayley and Ben discuss Ben’s #sonographystory and the importance of equitable access to ultrasound, what it means to work at the type of our licensures, and where the field is going from here! 🔊
In our big return post some major career moves, Hayley sits down with the woman who led the way--fellow RIT alumna and BB Imaging's 2023 Leader in Sonography Award winner--her mentor, Christina Werth BS, MHA, RDMS, RDCS. Join us as the pair reflect on how they made ~all the things~ start happening—from the critical need for mentorship in the field to making big career moves and even bigger life changes, Hayley and Stina have much to share about the new and exciting phases of their sonography careers 🔊
In the final part to our first episode on patient-centered care, Hayley sits with colleague and very close friend, Dr. Arthurine Zakama, who fearlessly speaks on an adverse experience she had as a patient during an ultrasound exam. The message she wants listeners to take away: You are not alone 🤍
Ultrasound is meant to provide high quality diagnostic care to patients, not to be used as a weapon to guilt them in pregnancy. In this powerful interview, a courageous guest shares her abortion story in a conversation between sisters🖤
(*This interview was recorded prior to the fall of RVW)
Join us as we sit down with Kelly Zindel, RDMS RVT as she honestly and bravely shares what it’s like to be on the other side of the patient care REI experience 🖤