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Physician Assistants Help

Editor, News-Register:

We all know that receiving medical care can be stressful. Whether you’re nervous about a procedure, frustrated at the wait time for an appointment, or visiting a new medical practice for the first time, navigating the healthcare world can be understandably unnerving.

But PAs, or physician assistants, are here to help.

When you need health care, our goal is to be there for you. PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and work with your healthcare provider. PAs improve health care access and quality, making it easier for you to get the care you need.

From Oct. 6-12, we’re celebrating PA Week, which recognizes our profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. During PA Week, we hope you’ll have the chance to talk to a PA about what it is we do, and why we’re proud to do it.

Even if you haven’t been treated by a PA before, there’s a good chance you will be sometime in the near future. There are more than 123,000 PAs working across the country — and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is expected to grow 37 percent between 2016 and 2036.

Here in West Virginia, and in the Ohio Valley, PAs are providing high quality care. There’s a good chance there are PAs working in some of the medical offices you visit, and you may even know some students planning to pursue careers in the PA profession.

The PA profession is committed to improving access to quality care for all patients, including you and your loved ones. The healthcare system can be complicated and at times, frustrating — but through it all, as a valuable member of the health care team, PAs will be there to advocate for you, the patient.

William A. Childers Jr.

Director of Physician Assistant Studies master’s degree program

West Liberty University

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