PA in Gastroenterology Balances Challenges and Rewards in Managing GI Disorders
Ashley Chesney, PA-C, works in gastroenterology and manages acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Ashley Chesney, PA-C, works in gastroenterology and manages acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
As a PA at a trauma center, Mary Herc, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, CAQ-EM, sees a lot of life-threatening injuries – particularly gun shot wounds. She describes what it’s like responding in situations like this and how the trauma experienced by GSWs extends beyond the individual patient.
Aaron Henry, MSHS, PA-C, shares health tips and lifestyle changes men can incorporate into their daily lives to improve health.
Board Certified PA April Gentry shares why she values volunteering on NCCPA exam committees.
Laura Jarvis, PA-C, talks about the best defense against skin cancer: sun protection, self-checks, and regular visits to your dermatology provider.
Board Certified PAs Kendra Clark and Heather Brown are two of the many PAs advocating for patients with disabilities. Read more about how they are working to improve the quality of health care for people with disabilities.
Colleen Tope, PA-C, explains DNRs, advanced directives, and palliative/hospice care and what these mean when caring for critically ill loved ones.
Ana Ruiz, PA-C, MHA, and Karla Rugamas PA-C, MCHS, share some tips on preventing hypertension.
Alkiesha Collins, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, shares 5 things you can do to promote healthy kidney function.
Kaitlin Pond, PA-C, provides 4 tips for instilling heart health in early childhood and why it’s so important start healthy habits early.
Dionne Soares, PA-C, shares common misconceptions patients have about cervical screening and cervical health.
Mother-Daughter PA Duo share their experiences as Alaska Natives who are also health care providers and the challenges and successes Native communities experience.
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