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PA Madeleine Henriquez Prioritizes Patient Relationships

As a first-generation Vietnamese American woman, PA Madeleine Henriquez is grateful for the sacrifices her elders endured on her behalf. She, too, wanted to help others – and has done so as a PA in oncology, a PA Foundation Mental Health First Aid Fellow, and a compassionate clinician.

May 26, 2022

American Academy of PAs Announces 2022 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to announce its annual awards to PAs and PA students who have distinguished themselves in service to their patients and their communities, and who have been dedicated advocates for the PA profession.

May 25, 2022

AAPA 2022 Conference Highlights: AAPA Announces New Mental Health First Aid Partnership with Indianapolis Colts

AAPA teamed up with the Indianapolis Colts to discuss ways to increase mental health awareness and access to care. In a panel discussion, Steve Campbell, the team’s vice president of communications, and Kalen Jackson Colts vice chair and owner, shared lessons learned from their experience with the Colts’ Kicking the Stigma campaign.

May 24, 2022

Colts, AAPA Team Up on New Partnership to Improve Mental Health Treatment in Indiana

AAPA and the Indianapolis Colts are teaming up on a new initiative to improve mental health in Indiana. The partnership, announced today will provide evidence and skill-based Mental Health First Aid© training from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to 12 Indiana-based PAs.

May 23, 2022

AAPA 2022 Conference Highlights: Inspiring Words from PA, Astronaut, and Cancer Survivor Hayley Arceneaux

On Sunday, conference participants attended another round of hands-on CME sessions, heard from PA Hayley Arceneaux about her experiences as a cancer survivor and the first PA in space, and witnessed the unveiling of AAPA’s new brand campaign – PAs Go Beyond.

May 23, 2022

AAPA 2022 Conference Highlights: Mental Health Conversation with Two Professional Powerhouses

Thousands of PAs arrived in Indianapolis Friday and Saturday to commence AAPA 2022, the first national in-person PA conference in two years. Couldn’t join us this year? Get caught up with this highlight reel of Saturday’s events!

May 22, 2022

AAPA 2022 Attendees to Get Sneak Peek of New PA Brand

AAPA 2022 attendees will notice an exciting new theme front and center at conference this year – PAs Go Beyond! But it’s not just a theme; it’s our new brand campaign, and AAPA is excited to give conference-goers a sneak peek.

May 20, 2022

AAPA 2022: Project Access Reignite

Project Access is an initiative to inspire underrepresented minority students to pursue a career as a PA. Here’s how you can get involved – both during and after AAPA’s annual conference this month.

May 18, 2022

2022 PA of the Year Cares for Patients Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness

Joel J. Hunt, PA-C, is the 2022 recipient of the PA of the Year Award. A pioneer in street medicine, Hunt works as the Acclaim Director of Street Medicine at the JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, where he provides primary care to unsheltered and homeless individuals.

May 18, 2022

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