Why is ultrasound technology such a vital tool in the pro-life toolbox?
First of all, it shows the patient exactly what is growing in her womb. Even in the earliest stages, young women can see they are carrying a child — not “blobs of tissue.” The second benefit is the credibility that being a medical clinic gives to your organization. The claims can no longer be made that we are “fake medical clinics” — we have licenses from the State of Florida that prove to the world we are a real medical clinic. The respect from other health care agencies — even from our county health department — has gone far toward helping us provide other services. 4. What is your most memorable ultrasound story? My most memorable story is from the very first day we did ultrasounds. We had a full day scheduled, and, of course, every staff member and volunteer was dying to get in the room to see what was happening. As the executive director, I let the counselors and volunteers go ahead of me, and it was time for the last patient of the day. The sonographer had done the scan, and she
