Kathy Ghia McCusker has dedicated 19 years to women's health, most recently serving as a breast health nurse in the Diagnostic Breast Health Service Department at Lehigh Valley Health Network. In this role, she specialized in clinical breast exams, risk assessments, and patient care and education pre- and post-biopsy. Kathy's diverse nursing career includes coordinating oncology clinical trials at the University of Pennsylvania and instructing RN students in clinical settings as a clinical nursing instructor at Northampton County Community College. Her volunteer work spans organizations such as the Make A Wish Foundation, Easton Hospital Women's Auxiliary, and the Cancer Support Community.
Kathy earned her RN and Associate of Applied Science degree from Somerset County College, North Branch, NJ, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hahnemann University Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Oncology Nursing Society, holding a Breast Care Nurse Certification. Her commitment to health and wellness led her to become a certified Health Coach through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City, and she also holds a Reiki Master and Teaching Certification.
In her free time, Kathy leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys spending time with friends and her three children, traveling, practicing Pilates, golfing, attending art shows, cooking, and caring for her Tibetan Spaniel, Yogi. Kathy is excited to join the Center for Anti-Aging Medicine & Hormone Wellness team and looks forward to seeing patients.