Amberwell’s Occupational Health Services (OHS) team is dedicated to maintaining workplace safety and supporting employee health. They provide essential services like injury prevention, screenings, physicals, and wellness programs—helping businesses run smoothly while ensuring employees stay at their best.
April is Occupational Health Services Month, and while their work is serious, we wanted to take a moment to have some fun and get to know the people behind the job. Instead of talking about workplace safety and health regulations, we asked the OHS team to share a different side of themselves—through pop culture!
From their favorite movies and TV shows to the songs that would soundtrack their lives, their answers give a glimpse into their personalities beyond the office. Keep reading to see what they had to say—you might just find a new favorite recommendation along the way!
Michelle J. Pruessner, PA-C, Primary Care & Occupational Health
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
Dumb and Dumber
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Sesame Street from the 80’s because Ernie would be a trip to hang out with!
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be?
“Just keep swimming….” –Dory from Finding Nemo
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Soul Surfer
Quote: “I don’t need easy; I just need possible.”
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Candace Cameron Bure: Because she is short, blonde and loves Jesus too!
Jennifer Ostertag- Manager of Regional Clinic Operations
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
Fire Country
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Pemberley from Pride and Prejudice because I love historical homes and buildings.
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be? Can you give us your favorite lyric from the song?
Song: 40 Hour Week by Alabama.
Lyric: “There are people in this country who work hard every day not for fame or fortune do they strive but the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay” because the work we do every day directly affects patient experiences and outcomes.
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Dirty Dancing
Quote: “Nobody puts baby in a corner.”
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Julia Roberts because she does a great job of ensuring she is portraying the characters in a way the audience can relate.
Jeff Hale- Supervisor of OHS/Athletic Trainer
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
White Men Can’t Jump
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Looney Tune Land to play against the Monstars
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be?
For the Love of Money
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Cool Runnings.
Quote: “Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it’s bobsled time! Cool Runnings!”
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Kevin Costner because he is in a lot of sports movies and Yellowstone.
Joe Walter- Athletic Trainer
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
Forrest Gump – Movie
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Marvel comics, aside from the danger around every corner, a world of super humans and heroes would be pretty cool to see.
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be? Can you give us your favorite lyric from the song?
Song: Whistle while you work –
Lyric: “whew whew whew whet whet whew whew”
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: The Lion King
Quote: “Hakuna Matata”
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Chris Pratt – We look just alike, If I were taller and better looking and a bit funnier.
Ally Matthews- Athletic Trainer
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
Love & Basketball
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose?
Jumanji
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be?
Just keep swimming from Finding Nemo
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: The Notebook
Quote: “WHAT DO YOU WANT?”
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be?
Blake Lively
Cara Jay- Athletic Trainer
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
Psych
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose?
ACOTAR
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be? Can you give us your favorite lyric from the song?
Song: Livin’ on a Prayer
Lyric: “Oh we’re half way there, ohhhh livin’ on a prayer”
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Forrest Gump
Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Reese Witherspoon because blonde hair and she’s awesome and funny
Tammy Ross- LPN
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Some funny cartoon from my childhood, because life was simpler then.
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be?
Living on a prayer by Bon Jovi
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Star Wars
Quote: Darth Vader ” You have failed me for the last time!”
Amanda Dishong- Office Coordinator
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
TV Show: Yellowstone
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Alice in Wonderland because why not?
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be? Can you give us your favorite lyric from the song?
Song: Bon Jovi: Livin’ On A Prayer
Lyric: We’ve got to hold on ready or not. You live for the fight when it’s all that you’ve got
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Boondock Saints
Quote: I’m having a “bad” day. I’m depressed. Tell me a funny joke.
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Lucille Ball
Constantly trying new jobs and experiences, no matter what anyone tells her. Does not matter if it ends good or bad, she ends with a smile either way.
Meg Zoerb- Office Assistant
What is the name of a favorite book, movie, song or TV show:
“I have lived a thousand years.” – Livia Bitton Jackson (Book)
“I can do it with a broken heart.” – Taylor Swift (Song)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Show)
If you could step into a fictional world, what world would you choose and why?
Barbie!! I’d be content with just the Dream House, but the endless career options, clothing, & convertibles would be a definite bonus!
If you had a theme song for a busy workday, what would it be?
You Oughta Know- Alanis Morisette
(It has nothing to do with a job, but like any good 90s female powerhouse, it WILL get you through the 2nd half of a busy day!)
Name a movie you have seen a hundred times, and can you please give your favorite quote from the movie?
Movie: Tombstone
Quote: “I’m your Huckleberry.” – Doc Holiday
If you had to pick a celebrity to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be, and why?
Chappell Roan.
1. We look nothing alike, but the hair? Perfect.
2. I would get to meet Chappel Roan.
