In this episode, we’re joined by Martha Williams, PA-C, and Dr. Jenna White, an emergency medicine and EMS physician, to discuss the critical role Urgent Care clinicians play in recognizing pregnancy-related and postpartum emergencies. Together, they explore how seemingly vague or low-acuity symptoms, such as shortness of breath, facial swelling, or mildly elevated blood pressure, can signal serious, life‑threatening conditions in pregnant and postpartum patients.

The conversation highlights practical strategies clinicians can implement immediately, including better history-taking, vital sign interpretation and the use of ACOG-developed algorithms to guide timely escalation of care. This episode offers actionable insights to help Urgent Care teams improve risk stratification, strengthen handoffs to the emergency department and ultimately save lives.

Visit (www.acog.org/obemergencies) for Urgent Care resources.

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Summerford, PA-C and dive into his remarkable career journey, from his start in Urgent Care to becoming a leader within his organization. He talks candidly about leadership done right: getting your hands dirty alongside your team, stepping up before you have the title and staying grounded by listening and learning every step of the way.

Whether you're a clinician exploring Urgent Care or an aspiring leader looking for inspiration, this conversation delivers practical wisdom and powerful reminders to do things from where you are —and lead with purpose.

In this episode, Selena Gurley, MSN, FNP-C, CRHCP shares her personal journey and the lessons learned along the way—from navigating career challenges to building a path on her own terms. She offers practical tips on finding mentors, growing your network beyond your company and the power of getting involved in communities like UCA. Tune in for honest insights, real pain points and advice to help you move forward in your career with confidence.