Preparing Patients for Flu Season Starts With a Conversation
As flu season approaches, PAs have an opportunity to help patients prepare before respiratory illnesses begin circulating widely.
October 1, 2026
As flu season approaches, PAs have an opportunity to help patients prepare before respiratory illnesses begin circulating widely.
For Jyoti Narang, MBA, MS, PA-C, the gap in health care was impossible to ignore. At Bellevue Hospital in New York City, many patients, especially those who were uninsured or facing financial hardship, struggled to access ostomy bags, barriers and skin care supplies
For Cass Thompson, II, MPAS, PA-C, a Board Certified PA at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, serving communities in San Antonio as well as underserved areas in rural clinics is one way he has combined his passion for caregiving with his medical career.
As National Psoriasis Awareness Month draws attention to a chronic disease affecting about 8 million Americans, PAs are at the forefront of helping patients navigate treatment options, set expectation and make lifestyle adjustments.
Tulane School of Medicine professor and longtime PA, R. Shane Tubbs, Ph.D., MS, PA-C, says advances in imaging and anatomy research are changing our understanding of the human body.
Each year, Pride Month shines a light on the vibrant spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences. We turn our spotlight on Rea Whitman, MPAS, PA-C, RRT, a Filipina immigrant, LGBTQ+ advocate and disabled Army veteran. Whitman brings her wealth of experience as a correctional health PA.
Driven by a passion for education, representation in medicine and service, Nicole B. Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA, serves as Professor and founding Program Director for the Master of Science in PA Studies Program at North Carolina A&T State University.
As a Board Certified PA and Assistant Clinical Director at New Life Clinic in Ukiah, California, Rachel Chavez, PA-C, has dedicated her career to expanding health services in Native American communities, particularly those battling addiction and chronic pain.
For many, October is simply Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for LaToya Bolds-Johnson, PA-C, CAQ-EM, the fight is year-round.
Leg swelling, varicose veins and calf pain during walking are some of the most frequent concerns that bring people to my office. These symptoms can sometimes be signs of underlying vascular problems that need attention.
Chronic pain varies significantly from person to person, making it essential to understand each patient’s unique experience.
McElroy shares her unique journey into medicine, from discovering the PA profession during her own skin care concerns to becoming a mentor and advocate for diversity and equity in dermatologic care.