Biomedical Engineering to Women’s Health Advocate

Dr. Peggy Connor's journey from co-founding a biomedical engineering firm to dedicating her life to women's healthcare services at The Rose is marked by a deep sense of purpose. After witnessing the needs during her missionary work and personal experiences, she returned to medicine, finding solace and fulfillment in educating and supporting uninsured women. Her story illustrates the power of following one's calling to make a profound difference.

Key Questions Answered

1. Why did Peggy Connor initially run from a career in medicine despite coming from a medical family?

2. How did Peggy and her husband start their biomedical engineering firm, and what support did they receive?

3. What was the turning point that made Peggy Connor decide to pursue a career in medicine?

4. How did Peggy Connor end up attending medical school in Mexico?

5. What led Peggy Connor to work with The Rose and begin focusing on breast cancer?

6. In what ways does Peggy Connor's experience as a missionary influence her work with underinsured women?

7. What obstacles do underinsured women face when accessing healthcare, and how does 8. The Rose help address these issues?

8. How does Peggy Connor's bilingual ability benefit The Rose and its patients?

9. How does Peggy find peace and manage the emotional stress that comes with her work?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship

05:36 Journey from Clerk to Cancer Researcher

08:18 Helen's Influence and New Path

13:14 Texas Women's Insurance Crisis

14:20 Rising Cancer Risk Awareness

17:48 Education Empowers Healthy Communities

22:15 Balancing Healthcare and Business Insights

23:41 Absolutely Essential

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