City of Charlotte Public Safety

About Me

How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"Imaging plays a very key part in diagnosing many different underlying issues that people are unaware they even have. This year alone, we have discovered multiple anomalies in X-rays and have had successful outcomes to those stories."?

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"Both personally and professionally, I have been in environments that have a lot of moving parts and require multitasking. My experiences in these environments have allowed me to develop the skills to handle the dynamic situations that come my way."

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"My husband and I love to travel, spend time outdoors, and attend sporting events."

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

?"Working in public safety takes a toll on not only the individual but also their family, friends, and personal life. My role is to provide the essential tools necessary to thrive in all areas of life."

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"My approach is collaborative in nature. I don’t believe in telling people what to do or how to live their lives. I help with figuring out what is the problem, and we figure out together how to overcome said challenges."

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"Music is my number one coping skill, so I’m always listening to music. I love playing online chess on my phone. I recently bought a used Xbox One to play Call of Duty zombie maps."

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"Public safety roles come with unique challenges and can make an impact on mental health. My job is to treat each patient as a unique individual and to help identify the best medication regimen for that individual. My goal is to listen to my patients, provide empathy and improve their quality of life through appropriate treatment."

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"My time on sports teams drew me to the collaborative nature of healthcare. I want to be on a team with my patients and work together to find solutions and the best plan of action. I also strive to work with other colleagues on the public safety team because diverse minds are crucial to overcoming challenges or figuring out answers to questions. I want my patients to know they are not alone and I try to set that example as well."?

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"I have been a runner my whole life so I love to get outside and run. Exercising has always been my own way of taking care of my mental health. I also love to read, play the piano, travel and spend time with family and friends."

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"My role includes proper screening and evaluation of public safety employees to ensure they are safe to work while being compassionate and understanding."?

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"I really like to educate my patients on health and medicine and I find that I am able to talk about health topics with patients in a casual and laid back way."

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"Exploring the city, reading or hanging out with my pup!"

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"As a Physical Therapist with Reserve Health, my role is vital in supporting public safety professionals by directly contributing to their physical well-being, helping them stay prepared for the demanding nature of their jobs. By enhancing their health, performance, and longevity, I not only support their ability to serve effectively and safely but also help improve the overall safety and effectiveness of the services they provide to their communities."

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"By combining my clinical expertise as a Physical Therapist with strong communication and collaboration skills, I can assess an individual’s functional capacity and develop customized treatment plans. I also contribute to injury prevention, work closely with other healthcare providers at Reserve Health, and offer mental and emotional support during the often frustrating rehabilitation process—especially for those used to high levels of physical performance—creating a supportive environment that promotes effective recovery."

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"Of course I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter. Some of my personal passions include staying fit and joining local groups for our weekly trail running events. It’s a great way to recharge and helps to maintain my own well-being in both my personal and professional life."

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hheath@reservehealth.com

How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"Since my role is a blend of office days and travel days I’m able to visit groups in the field to see firsthand what they deal with in their daily lives. These visits help us to better understand the groups we're serving and tailor the content we’re creating to meet their needs."

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"Whether it’s coordinating 250+ fire station visits in a year, helping with creating various Public Safety content, or understanding that some people just need to be praised for their efforts and not just their progress; I’d like to think I offer a unique blend of organization, education, and empathy with my service."

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"I have a pretty wide range of interests and activities that I enjoy from exercising to drawing cartoons for my son and taking family road trips to places like the mountains, beaches, and theme parks."

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"My role makes a special impact with public safety as I feel that I am able to calm any anxiety that the patient may have by providing as best a bedside manner as possible."?

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"A unique strength that I have is my personality, I love working with people. I am able to use my expertise of 12-15 years of Injury prevention and body mechanics to help give the patients insight on how they can improve any muscular or joint issues that they may be experiencing."

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"In my downtime, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking/baking, biking the greenway, and especially playing a round of GOLF!!!"

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups?

"My goal is to give the members of the public safety community the best healthcare experience possible while giving them peace-of-mind and confidence to perform their duties from a health perspective."?

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"Just knowing that almost nothing is truly "one size fits all". There are many different ways to perform and deliver instructions for the things that we do during our annual physicals. And having a good understanding of biomechanics and physiology definitely helps when it comes to determining which techniques to use, and how to get the best results possible."?

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"Baseball/Softball, Golf, Workout/Gym, Hike, Watch Sports/TV"

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How does your role allow you to make a special impact on the Public Safety groups???

"My role as an Exercise Physiologist makes a direct impact with the public safety groups, from being knowledgeable in the different tests and able to explain everything needed, to making sure they have a great and safe time during their duration here."?

Describe some unique strengths and expertise that allow you to overcome common challenges within your role.

"Some strengths and expertise I possess are great communication with the staff and public safety- being able to make sure patients' needs are met and complete in an efficient and effective manner."?

What do you do for fun during your downtime?

"On my free time, I enjoy running with a run club I joined, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends!"