PASADENA, MD, January 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Deidre C. Dantonio, MPH, BSHA, PTA, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Dantonio is a distinguished professional in the field of health care who has thrived in a series of critical positions, making significant contributions to wound care protocols and business development. She has excelled as the director of business development at BridgePoint Healthcare since 2018 where she is responsible for securing admissions and explaining health insurance coverage to patients. Notably, Ms. Dantonio's elevated abilities in sales and marketing enable her to consistently achieve targets and overcome obstacles, which she counts as meaningful professional accomplishments.

Ms. Dantonio's career in health care began with an early introduction to occupational therapy through a family member and role model who served as an occupational therapist. Initially inclined towards pediatrics, she started her career working with children but later discovered a passion for working with adults and the elderly. This deliberate transition guided Ms. Dantonio down a different path and allowed her to explore new interests and refine her service capacities.

Before accepting her position at BridgePoint, Ms. Dantonio served as a clinical territory manager and clinical audit analyst at American Medical Technologies from 2010 to 2023. Additionally, she was an expert witness for the Maryland Physical Therapy Board of Examiners from 2015 to 2017. She was appointed a rehab program territory manager at Kindred Healthcare in 2009, and earlier in her career, Ms. Dantonio prospered as a rehab director at Good Samaritan Hospital under MedStar Health from 2002 to 2009.

Ms. Dantonio's academic achievements have played a crucial role in her professional success. She earned a Bachelor of Science in health care administration from Baker College of Flint in 2009 before pursuing a Master of Public Health from Walden University in 2015, from which she graduated cum laude. She also completed coursework in physical therapy at Long Island City Community College, and Ms. Dantonio's certifications as a certified lymphedema therapist and certified wound specialist further underscore her dedication to advancing her skill set in the field.

Ms. Dantonio credits her lifelong dedication to health care and service for her success. Her passion for making a positive impact on people's lives began at a young age and has driven her to become a motivated leader who inspires her team. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and boating, both of which provide a relaxing escape from her demanding career. Looking toward the future, Ms. Dantonio will remain focused on maintaining her current level of job satisfaction and work-life balance while remaining open to new opportunities such as a promotion to an executive role.

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