NCAPA president Don Metzger, PA-C, speaks out in an op-ed on NC Spin. http://www.ncspin.com/2013/04/03/prescription-drug-overdoses-2/
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NCAPA partners with Project Lazarus to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
NCAPA partners with Project Lazarus to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
The North Carolina Academy of Physicians Assistants (NCAPA) is urging all physician assistants practicing in North Carolina to register with the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System in 2013 as part of an effort to stem the growing misuse of prescription drugs. The NCAPA is teaming with Project Lazarus and Community Care of North Carolina in a […]
Robinson Recognized for NC Medical Board Service
Robinson Recognized for NC Medical Board Service
NCAPA recently recognized Peggy Robinson, PA-C, for her long-time service on the North Carolina Medical Board. NCAPA President Don Metzger presented Robinson with a plaque at the January meeting of NCAPA’s Board. Peggy served for six years on the NC Medical Board, and was the only non-physician health care provider on the Board. She served […]
Elon PA Program Welcomes First Class
Elon PA Program Welcomes First Class
Faculty and administrators at Elon University welcomed the inaugural class of students in Elon’s Physician Assistant Studies program to campus in January. The PA program is newest addition to the university’s graduate offerings in the field of health care. The charter class of 38 physician assistant students represents undergraduate institutions such as UNC-Chapel Hill, University […]
Katz Runs for AAPA Board
Katz Runs for AAPA Board
NCAPA member Jeffrey Katz, PA-C, is one of three endorsed candidates vying for three available seats on the 2013 AAPA Board of Directors. Members in good standing within AAPA will be eligible to vote beginning April 1. Polls close April 30.




