Community Engagement

A Howard County healthcare professional established an unexpected bond with a California woman following a medical emergency during their flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles.

Jenny Burke, a Banner Health cardiac surgery physician assistant and a part-time Ski Patroller at Hogadon, assisted in Colin Anderson’s rescue after he suffered cardiac arrest while skiing in January. She also assisted in his surgery and recovery.

A physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease discussed advancements in neurology aimed at enabling personalized treatment, continuous monitoring, and improved disease management.

A Bangor healthcare provider is being recognized nationally for her work helping people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder.

Orthopedic Surgery PA, Ryne Craig, speaks about her day to day duties, education, and experience.

The holiday season is often thought of as a time for family, celebration, and rest. But for those who work in healthcare, the work never stops. MercyOne healthcare professionals say there’s a unique sense of urgency during the holidays.

Joseph Norris is a physician assistant who was doing house calls with seniors when he learned how some struggle during the holidays. Over the years, he created a food drive with the support of his Masonic brothers in St. John’s Lodge #115 and Philadelphia Police officers in the 39th District.

Shinaberry credits his PA education with helping him to advocate for himself to get coverage for medical issues he developed while in service, including disability benefits.

Dr. Matt Riester and his wife were about to head out of town to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary when Tropical Storm Helene pummeled western North Carolina last week. Floodwaters were raging and Riester’s house went dark, so the medical director of the emergency department at Asheville’s Mission Hospital had a new plan to fight his way through the chaos and get to work.