Celebrating Advanced Practice Provider Week: Getting to Know Shannon Roach, NP-C

For Shan­non Roach, NP‑C, a career in health­care start­ed with a fam­i­ly con­nec­tion. Her mom, who is also a nurse, was the first per­son to inspire Shan­non to pur­sue a career in healthcare.

Today, Shan­non is a board-cer­ti­fied fam­i­ly nurse prac­ti­tion­er with South Bend Clinic’s Obstet­rics and Gyne­col­o­gy team. She spe­cial­izes in women’s health and cares for women of all ages, some­thing she finds espe­cial­ly rewarding. 

“I know it’s a cliché, but my favorite thing about being an APP is help­ing peo­ple and see­ing their smiles and grat­i­tude as a result,” Shan­non said. ​“It’s very rewarding.”

Shan­non Roach, NP‑C (Left) 

While health­care became her career, it wasn’t always the path Shan­non planned to take. Before enter­ing the health­care field, she earned a cer­tifi­cate in fash­ion design, a fun fact that might sur­prise some of her patients.

Out­side of work, Shan­non enjoys spend­ing time with fam­i­ly and friends, trav­el­ing, and antiquing for jew­el­ry and art. She espe­cial­ly enjoys find­ing unique pieces along the way.

If Shan­non could share one sim­ple health tip, it’s one that may change how you start your morn­ing: ​“Nev­er drink cof­fee on an emp­ty stom­ach. Eat a pro­tein-rich break­fast first!”

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