On-the-job Stimulation and Work-life Balance Draw PAs to Nephrology

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents both a significant challenge for patients and an enormous opportunity for providers. Many PAs in other specialties play a role in treating their patients who have CKD. Practicing in nephrology gives clinicians a solid foundation in medicine.

December 22, 2021

Get These Patient Care Tips for Diabetes, Elderly and Post-Surgery

Across specialties, PAs have reported challenges with providing nutritional recommendations to patients with diabetes, those undergoing surgery, and the elderly. New highly interactive learning activities featuring animations, videos, and downloadable content provide insights into nutritional management for patients.

December 9, 2021

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American Diabetes Association Offers Free CME on Diabetes Technology

The American Diabetes Association® is offering free CME to PAs and other healthcare professionals. Making Diabetes Technology Work is a nine-part CME series on modern insulin delivery systems, with faculty co-chairs Dr. Joseph Aloi of Wake Forest School of Medicine and Dr. Samar Hafida of Harvard Medical School.

November 23, 2021

Colorado PAs Spotlight All of Us Research Program

Last spring the Colorado Academy of PAs (CAPA) hosted a variety of programs to share information with its members about the NIH’s All of Us Research Program. Here, CAPA Director-at-Large Kendra Glassman, PA-C, RD, responds to questions about the program.

September 16, 2021

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What Every PA Should Know About Mental Illness and Suicidal Ideation

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10, we’d like to remind you that PAs are not immune to mental health issues nor suicidal ideations, attempts, or completions. Although there are barriers to seeking treatment, there are resources available to you.

September 10, 2021

Here’s How Every PA Can Play a Role in Mental Healthcare

Megan Pinder, MMS, PA-C, is an advocate for psychiatric patients both personally and professionally. She responds to questions about PAs’ role in mental health, how access, socioeconomic status, and stigma impact patient mental health, and how to advocate for mental health patients.

August 13, 2021

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