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Dr. Michelle Rasmussen joins Women's Specialists of Plano OB-GYN Team

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Michelle Rasmussen attended Washington University in St. Louis for her undergraduate education and played on the women’s soccer team for 4 years, competing in the NCAA Division III Championship in 2009 and achieving UAA All Academic Recognition. She attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine where she was an active member of the Class Board, representing her school at both regional and national conferences. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine where she received the SREI Resident Award for “Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility” and the “Outstanding Clinical Educator Award” from the medical students due to her passion for teaching. Dr. Rasmussen is originally from Normal, Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Rasmussen joins Women’s Specialists of Plano, which has been serving women in Collin County for over 30 years and is located on the campus of Medical City Plano hospital in Central Plano.
  • Niclas Rasmussen is a native of Plano and was born at Medical City Plano where his wife will now be part of the next generation of Collin County babies.
  • Dr. Rasmussen is excited to establish roots here and to provide comprehensive care to the people of Plano and beyond.
  • For more information about Women’s Specialists of Plano or to schedule an appointment, call 972-379-2416 or visit www.obgynplano.com .

Long Island University Announces Addition of Acrobatics & Tumbling Program

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University Director of Athletics Dr. William E. Martinov Jr. announced the addition of a women's acrobatics & tumbling program to the University's athletics department, with recruitment for 2023 underway and competition beginning spring 2024. A national search for a head coach has begun.

Key Points: 
  • "Long Island University welcomes the addition of an acrobatics and tumbling program as we provide new opportunities for female athletes who are skilled in gymnastics and cheer to compete in Division I athletics while pursuing an elite education," said Dr. Martinov.
  • Long Island University is the eighth program to sponsor Acrobatics & Tumbling at the NCAA Division I level.
  • The National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) is the governing body for Acrobatics & Tumbling.
  • "The NCATA is thrilled to welcome Long Island University to the Acrobatics & Tumbling community.