Major Makeda Tiye Young, an Integral Leader During Hurricane Helene

A few months after graduating from her PA program, National Guardsman Makeda Tiye Young, PA-C, was assigned to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts for the Western Branch in North Carolina. The experience inspired her to take on similar leadership roles, both as an officer and a physician associate.

January 15, 2025

Michigan PA Helps Brighten the Holidays for Local Foster Children

PA and preceptor Kara Szczomak gives back in both her personal and professional life. Each year, she and her family have a tradition of “adopting” two foster children and donating presents and essentials to give them a special holiday season.

December 19, 2024

Nonprofit Director and Future PA Delivers Critical Care During Natural Disaster

PA student Youssef Motii led a fleet of mobile vehicles across Florida in response to the compounding devastation produced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. With his team at Oceana Community Health, he was able to provide care and resources to hundreds of residents affected by these catastrophic storms.

December 12, 2024

Grantee Spotlight: Fighting Diabetes with Healthy Lungs and Feet

With funding from the PA Foundation’s Robert K. Pedersen Global Outreach Grant Program, Carroll University’s Waukesha Free Clinic opened their doors to administer vaccines and provide diabetic foot exams and foot care education for diabetic patients in Wisconsin.

November 22, 2024

Grantee Spotlight: PA Students Make an IMPACT in their Community

Lake Erie College PA Program hosted its second annual “Fall into Health” fair this September. The community event was established by Lake Erie College PA students to promote health and wellness across Lake County, Ohio, educate community members on the role of PAs, and build stronger connections with Painesville and the surrounding area. In 2023, the program was awarded a PA Foundation IMPACT Grant to support its project efforts and goals.

September 20, 2024

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