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NCAPA Endowment 2020 Student Grant Winners

Oct 1, 2020
Each year, the NCAPA Endowment awards a scholarship to one student from each PA program in North Carolina. The 2020 recipients are: Hannah Eason, PA-S, Campbell University Hannah Lee, PA-S, […]

NCAPA Endowment 2020 Student Grant Winners

October 1, 2020 by Kat

Each year, the NCAPA Endowment awards a scholarship to one student from each PA program in North Carolina. The 2020 recipients are: Hannah Eason, PA-S, Campbell University Hannah Lee, PA-S, […]

Filed Under: News

Wellness Wednesday | Practice Gratitude and Self-Compassion

Sep 16, 2020
There have been many stressors as a result of COVID-19 and the NCAPA Health Committee is dedicated to providing support and resources. To that end, NCAPA will be launching Wellness […]

Wellness Wednesday | Practice Gratitude and Self-Compassion

September 16, 2020 by Kat

There have been many stressors as a result of COVID-19 and the NCAPA Health Committee is dedicated to providing support and resources. To that end, NCAPA will be launching Wellness […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Ryan O’Hara, PA-C

Sep 10, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Ryan O’Hara, PA-C, is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Asheboro, NC, and […]

Leading the Way | Ryan O’Hara, PA-C

September 10, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Ryan O’Hara, PA-C, is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Asheboro, NC, and […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Leading the Way | Shelda Amilcka, PA-C

Aug 10, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Shelda Amilcka, PA-C, was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For undergrad, she attended the […]

Leading the Way | Shelda Amilcka, PA-C

August 10, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Shelda Amilcka, PA-C, was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For undergrad, she attended the […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Leading the Way | Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C

Jul 13, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to […]

Leading the Way | Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C

July 13, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

John Murphy, PA-C, Retires After 36 Years of Practice

Jun 29, 2020
by Elizabeth “Beth” McInnis MSN, ARNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC Mid Atlantic Emergency Medicine Associates(MEMA) Charlotte, NC 28211 When do you know you’re ready to retire from medicine? I think this is […]

John Murphy, PA-C, Retires After 36 Years of Practice

June 29, 2020 by Kat

by Elizabeth “Beth” McInnis MSN, ARNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC Mid Atlantic Emergency Medicine Associates(MEMA) Charlotte, NC 28211 When do you know you’re ready to retire from medicine? I think this is […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Wendy Simmons, PA-C

Jun 22, 2020
North Carolina has many PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Wendy Simmons, PA-C, was born in Oakville, Ontario and attended UNC-Wilmington, graduating with a […]

Leading the Way | Wendy Simmons, PA-C

June 22, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina has many PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Wendy Simmons, PA-C, was born in Oakville, Ontario and attended UNC-Wilmington, graduating with a […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Message from NCAPA President

Jun 8, 2020
Dear PA Colleagues, I am writing to you with a heavy heart as we continue to endure the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in extraordinary times for […]

Message from NCAPA President

June 8, 2020 by Kat

Dear PA Colleagues, I am writing to you with a heavy heart as we continue to endure the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in extraordinary times for […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Peter Gunn, PA-C

May 12, 2020
NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Peter Gunn, PA-C, was born and raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts. At […]

Leading the Way | Peter Gunn, PA-C

May 12, 2020 by Kat

NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Peter Gunn, PA-C, was born and raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts. At […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

NC PAs Can Order Home Health

May 7, 2020
PAs were granted authority to sign Home Health orders per federal law in the recent CARES Act, as long as the state allows PAs to provide such services. Section 3708 […]

NC PAs Can Order Home Health

May 7, 2020 by Kat

PAs were granted authority to sign Home Health orders per federal law in the recent CARES Act, as long as the state allows PAs to provide such services. Section 3708 […]

Filed Under: News

COVID-19 Recovery Act Becomes Law

May 6, 2020
Over 350 NCAPA members took action, sending over 600 emails to NC legislators to support important provisions in the COVID-19 Recovery Act. On May 2nd, the COVID-19 Recovery Act bill […]

COVID-19 Recovery Act Becomes Law

May 6, 2020 by Kat

Over 350 NCAPA members took action, sending over 600 emails to NC legislators to support important provisions in the COVID-19 Recovery Act. On May 2nd, the COVID-19 Recovery Act bill […]

Filed Under: News

PAs Responding to COVID-19 in Rural NC

Apr 20, 2020
by Josh Newton, PA-C Medical Director, Mountain Community Health Partnership Spruce Pine, NC Wake Forest PA Program Class of 2011 Many may think that rural family medicine consists of deep […]

PAs Responding to COVID-19 in Rural NC

April 20, 2020 by Kat

by Josh Newton, PA-C Medical Director, Mountain Community Health Partnership Spruce Pine, NC Wake Forest PA Program Class of 2011 Many may think that rural family medicine consists of deep […]

Filed Under: News

Telehealth and COVID-19

Apr 16, 2020
Cheryl Hall, PA-C, MHS, has been a PA for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, with her most recent beginning last December in Behavioral Health […]

Telehealth and COVID-19

April 16, 2020 by Kat

Cheryl Hall, PA-C, MHS, has been a PA for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, with her most recent beginning last December in Behavioral Health […]

Filed Under: News

NC PA Programs Make Donations in Response to COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020
North Carolina PA programs are supporting front line healthcare workers by donating PPE and other supplies to the local health care systems. Here are some of their efforts: Beth Harris, […]

NC PA Programs Make Donations in Response to COVID-19

April 7, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PA programs are supporting front line healthcare workers by donating PPE and other supplies to the local health care systems. Here are some of their efforts: Beth Harris, […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Zoe Sherman, PA-C

Apr 6, 2020
Zoe Sherman grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where she received her bachelors. After college, she became a volunteer EMT, during which time she realized she […]

Leading the Way | Zoe Sherman, PA-C

April 6, 2020 by Kat

Zoe Sherman grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where she received her bachelors. After college, she became a volunteer EMT, during which time she realized she […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

NC DHHS Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee

Mar 13, 2020
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Cooridnator On Thursday, March 5th, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly NC DHHS Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee meeting at NC State University. The […]

NC DHHS Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee

March 13, 2020 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Cooridnator On Thursday, March 5th, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly NC DHHS Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee meeting at NC State University. The […]

Filed Under: News

Weekly Forums from DHHS on COVID-19

Mar 11, 2020
The NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) and NC AHEC are partnering to enhance communication about and preparedness for COVID-19 by holding weekly forums […]

Weekly Forums from DHHS on COVID-19

March 11, 2020 by Kat

The NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) and NC AHEC are partnering to enhance communication about and preparedness for COVID-19 by holding weekly forums […]

Filed Under: News

2020 NC PA Program Update | Duke University

Mar 11, 2020
By Brooke Taylor, PA-S, Duke University The Duke PA Program welcomed new faculty in 2019 and continues to do so in 2020. Dr. Maggie Gradison recently retired as the Medical […]

2020 NC PA Program Update | Duke University

March 11, 2020 by Kat

By Brooke Taylor, PA-S, Duke University The Duke PA Program welcomed new faculty in 2019 and continues to do so in 2020. Dr. Maggie Gradison recently retired as the Medical […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Jordyn Parker, PA-C

Mar 9, 2020
Jordyn Parker is leading the way to a bright future for the PA profession here in North Carolina. Jordyn was born in Kernersville, NC, and attended undergrad at NC State […]

Leading the Way | Jordyn Parker, PA-C

March 9, 2020 by Kat

Jordyn Parker is leading the way to a bright future for the PA profession here in North Carolina. Jordyn was born in Kernersville, NC, and attended undergrad at NC State […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Laura Trisch, High Point University

Feb 19, 2020
Laura Trisch is the 2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from High Point University. As an undergraduate student at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, Laura played women’s […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Laura Trisch, High Point University

February 19, 2020 by Kat

Laura Trisch is the 2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from High Point University. As an undergraduate student at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, Laura played women’s […]

Filed Under: News

NCMB Mock Disciplinary Presentation

Feb 17, 2020
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Wednesday, February 12, members of the NCAPA staff attended a North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) Mock Disciplinary presentation hosted by the Campbell University […]

NCMB Mock Disciplinary Presentation

February 17, 2020 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Wednesday, February 12, members of the NCAPA staff attended a North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) Mock Disciplinary presentation hosted by the Campbell University […]

Filed Under: News

2020 NC PA Program Update | Gardner-Webb University

Feb 12, 2020
by Sarah Anderson, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University The Gardner-Webb PA Program has recently welcomed three new faculty members, including Dr. Mark Reiber, the program’s Medical Director and associate professor, and assistant […]

2020 NC PA Program Update | Gardner-Webb University

February 12, 2020 by Kat

by Sarah Anderson, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University The Gardner-Webb PA Program has recently welcomed three new faculty members, including Dr. Mark Reiber, the program’s Medical Director and associate professor, and assistant […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jessica Veale, Duke University

Feb 11, 2020
The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Jessica Veale as the recipient of the 2019 William Franklin Cobb scholarship for a PA student from Duke University. Prior to PA school, Ms. Veale graduated […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jessica Veale, Duke University

February 11, 2020 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Jessica Veale as the recipient of the 2019 William Franklin Cobb scholarship for a PA student from Duke University. Prior to PA school, Ms. Veale graduated […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

Leading the Way | Brandon Blank, PA-C

Feb 7, 2020
NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Brandon Blank was born and raised in Colorado. He was very […]

Leading the Way | Brandon Blank, PA-C

February 7, 2020 by Kat

NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Brandon Blank was born and raised in Colorado. He was very […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, NCAPA News, NCAPA Regional Chapters, News, PA Profession

Public Health Alert | Coronavirus

Feb 5, 2020
NC DHHS on Monday released updated clinical guidance on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The agency also issued a temporary order requiring clinicians to report suspected or confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV […]

Public Health Alert | Coronavirus

February 5, 2020 by Kat

NC DHHS on Monday released updated clinical guidance on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The agency also issued a temporary order requiring clinicians to report suspected or confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV […]

Filed Under: News, PA Profession

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Anna LeViere, Campbell University

Feb 4, 2020
The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Anna LeViere as the recipient of the 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Campbell University. Anna earned her baccalaureate degree in International Studies/Global Health […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Anna LeViere, Campbell University

February 4, 2020 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Anna LeViere as the recipient of the 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Campbell University. Anna earned her baccalaureate degree in International Studies/Global Health […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Erin Diggs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 28, 2020
Congratulations to Erin Diggs as the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Erin earned a Nutrition Science degree from NC State University […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Erin Diggs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 28, 2020 by Kat

Congratulations to Erin Diggs as the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Erin earned a Nutrition Science degree from NC State University […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

The Piedmont Association of PAs 2020 Board of Directors

Jan 23, 2020
The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) is pleased to announce the following PAs have been elected to serve on its Board of Directors during 2020: President: John Cain, PA-CVice […]

The Piedmont Association of PAs 2020 Board of Directors

January 23, 2020 by Kat

The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) is pleased to announce the following PAs have been elected to serve on its Board of Directors during 2020: President: John Cain, PA-CVice […]

Filed Under: Elections, NCAPA Regional Chapters, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Geoff Jones, Wake Forest University

Jan 20, 2020
  Geoff Jones, PA student from Wake Forest School of Medicine, is the 2019 recipient of the Thomas Benjamin Houck NCAPA Endowment Student Grant. Geoff was a self-described “non-traditional” undergraduate […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Geoff Jones, Wake Forest University

January 20, 2020 by Kat

  Geoff Jones, PA student from Wake Forest School of Medicine, is the 2019 recipient of the Thomas Benjamin Houck NCAPA Endowment Student Grant. Geoff was a self-described “non-traditional” undergraduate […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2020 PA Program Update | Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 15, 2020
by Arien Stebbins, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne Lenoir-Rhyne PA Studies Class of 2021 After a refreshing winter break, Lenoir-Rhyne PA program classes resumed on January 13th. The program welcomed 36 new students […]

2020 PA Program Update | Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 15, 2020 by Kat

by Arien Stebbins, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne Lenoir-Rhyne PA Studies Class of 2021 After a refreshing winter break, Lenoir-Rhyne PA program classes resumed on January 13th. The program welcomed 36 new students […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacqueline Moreda, Gardner-Webb University

Jan 13, 2020
  Jacqueline Moreda is the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student at Gardner-Webb University. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacqueline Moreda, Gardner-Webb University

January 13, 2020 by Kat

  Jacqueline Moreda is the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student at Gardner-Webb University. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee Summit

Jan 9, 2020
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Friday, December 13, 2019, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse […]

NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee Summit

January 9, 2020 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Friday, December 13, 2019, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, News, Opioids

Leading the Way | Brian J. Robinson, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Jan 6, 2020
With the beginning of the new year, NCAPA is highlighting new faces. Leadership is so important to the PA profession, so we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you […]

Leading the Way | Brian J. Robinson, MS, MPAS, PA-C

January 6, 2020 by Kat

With the beginning of the new year, NCAPA is highlighting new faces. Leadership is so important to the PA profession, so we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, NCAPA News, NCAPA Regional Chapters, News, PA Profession

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Meredith Abernethy, Elon University

Jan 2, 2020
Congratulations to PA student Meredith Abernethy for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Elon University. Meredith attended NC State University, where she majored in Biological Sciences-Human Biology, and […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Meredith Abernethy, Elon University

January 2, 2020 by Kat

Congratulations to PA student Meredith Abernethy for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Elon University. Meredith attended NC State University, where she majored in Biological Sciences-Human Biology, and […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Michael Gorman-Smith, Wingate University

Dec 20, 2019
Michael Gorman-Smith is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with dual majors in Kinesiology […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Michael Gorman-Smith, Wingate University

December 20, 2019 by Kat

Michael Gorman-Smith is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with dual majors in Kinesiology […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 Recipient of Lanny Parker Memorial Fund | Mia McDonald, PA-C

Dec 19, 2019
by Mia McDonald, PA-C I was fortunate to attend the AAPA 2019 Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) in Alexandria, VA earlier this year thanks in part to the Lanny Parker […]

2019 Recipient of Lanny Parker Memorial Fund | Mia McDonald, PA-C

December 19, 2019 by Kat

by Mia McDonald, PA-C I was fortunate to attend the AAPA 2019 Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) in Alexandria, VA earlier this year thanks in part to the Lanny Parker […]

Filed Under: Awards, News

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