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PAs Featured in Emmy-Winning Film Spotlighting Social Justice Medicine

Los Angeles County produced a short film which features two PAs who practice in LA County Jail. The film won the 71st Los Angeles Area Emmy award and hopes to remedy its jail’s understaffed health services.

December 11, 2019

Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). AAA often has no signs or symptoms and can burst, or rupture, without warning. Recommendations vary depending on sex, age, smoking status, and family history.

December 10, 2019

What I Wish I’d Known Before Didactic Year

Knowing that the uncertainty of starting PA school can be overwhelming, we asked AAPA’s Student Academy Board of Directors to share their tips for surviving the didactic year of PA school. They made it through – so can you!

December 9, 2019

CDC’s Influenza Vaccination Tools Can Help Inform Patients

PAs should check out CDC’s online tools to help get patients vaccinated during this flu season. This year, CDC is focusing on high risk groups who are at additional danger of flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death.

December 9, 2019

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3 Ways PAs Can Advance Their Careers Through Leadership

For PAs looking to grow in their careers, there are also many opportunities to become a true leader in your field — either directly or through thought leadership. Here are three ways to advance in your career and become a leader.

December 6, 2019

65% of Mothers-to-be in the U.S. Have Not Received Influenza and Tdap Vaccination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends that health care providers speak with moms-to-be about the benefits of safe Tdap and flu vaccination for their health and the well-being of their babies.

December 5, 2019

Giving Season is Here: Consider a Donation to the PA Foundation

Kick off the charitable giving season with a donation to the PA Foundation. The PA Foundation empowers PAs to improve health and wellness locally and globally and relies on donations like yours to help fund their programs.

December 2, 2019

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Experts Discuss Impacts of PA/NP Onboarding on Organizational Finances

The American College of Healthcare Executives recently hosted a webinar – How PA/NP Onboarding Impacts Organizational Finances – to share best recruitment, onboarding, retention, and financial practices with participants. Here is a recap of key takeaways.

December 2, 2019

Dave Mittman, Jonathan E. Sobel, Dr. Marcus Hoffman, Dr. Heiner Garg and PAs who work at Bellevue.

AAPA Leaders Welcome German Minister of Health at Bellevue in New York

On Nov. 21, AAPA President and Chair of the AAPA Board of Directors David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, and Past-President, Jonathan E. Sobel, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, FAPACVS, had the privilege of representing AAPA at a unique gathering at Bellevue Hospital in New York.

November 27, 2019