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.
Board Certified PA April Gentry shares why she values volunteering on NCCPA exam committees.
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.
Ana Ruiz, PA-C, MHA, and Karla Rugamas PA-C, MCHS, share some tips on preventing hypertension.
Dionne Soares, PA-C, shares common misconceptions patients have about cervical screening and cervical health.
Mother-Daughter Certified PA Duo share their experiences as Alaska Natives who are also health care providers and the challenges and successes Native communities experience.
When Klarisse Mathis, PA-C isn’t in the OR or ER, she works with high school football teams as the PA on the field.
Michael Trueba, PA-C, wanted a career where he could really help people. That, along with the fact that Certified PAs can practice in any specialty, made the PA profession the perfect choice for him.
Jameka McElroy-Brooklyn, PA-C, has practiced in several different specialties throughout her career, but currently practices in dermatology. She diagnoses and treats skin conditions and performs procedures including cyst, lipoma and keloid excision, electrodessication, and injections for cosmetic and medical purposes.
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