Winter 2015

Vol. 5, No. 1

Connecticut Academy

of Physician Assistants

Even though we’re still in the heart of a bitterly cold Winter, ConnAPA is

looking ahead and gearing up for a big, active Spring. Throughout the next

several months, we’ll host some major events and pay extra attention to the

2015 legislative session.

We are excited to be partnering with the Rhode Island Academy of Physician

Assistants and presenting the 28tth Annual Charter Oak Conference (COC).

This year, the conference will take place from April 13th–16th at the Newport

Hyatt Regency in Newport, Rhode Island. With over 30 Category 1 CMEs being

offered, this conference provides a great opportunity to obtain essential CME,

including self-assessment CME, as well as to network with peers from around

New England and enjoy the sights and attractions of beautiful Newport. One of

the most exciting aspects of this year’s conference is the new emphasis on peer

teaching. We have OVER HALF of our excellent conference faculty being

represented by physician assistants!

For more information visit: http://connapa.org/charter-oak-conference-2/

Before the COC, ConnAPA will host the 4th Annual Student Leadership

Conference. After several years of success, the conference will be offered to our

three local PA programs, along with students from programs from around New

England. This year, Quinnipiac University has been gracious enough to donate

its facilities for the event on February 28th, 2015. This day long conference will

include a first year and second year track. The interactive lectures are designed

to target students who will be entering clinicals and students nearing

graduation and getting ready to start practicing, respectively. Additionally,

roundtable discussions featuring 10 practicing PAs from around the state in

different specialties will provide students a candid look into the PA profession.

Finally, the Third Annual ConnAPA Medical Challenge Bowl will challenge the

state’s smartest students once again. Will the University of Bridgeport PA

Program be a repeat champion? We’ll find out on February 28th!

For more information visit:

http://connapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Student-Leadership-

Program-Brochure.pdf

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Charter Oak Conference Approved

for CME Credit……...2

Yale Student Travels to China for

International Rotation…………..3

Update from Education and

Conference Planning

Committee………………………...4-5

Membership

Update......................................5

Legislative Update……………......6

5th Annual CTPAF

Bowlarama................................7

Yale Student Update.................8

UB Student Update..............9-10

QU Student Update ………....10-11

Please email editorial

submissions to the

ConnAPA office:

connapa@ssmgt.com

Andrew Turczak, PA-C, MHS

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By Andrew Turczak, PA-C, MHS

Connecticut PA A Publication of the Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants

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The 2015 Legislative Session is now open and ConnAPA is heavily involved in ensuring to

maintain our current PA practice legislation and advocate for improvements. Along with our

lobbyist, the Kowalski Group, the legislative committee will be ready to respond to any threats

toward our patients and interests. Furthermore, it is my goal to be more transparent with

proposed and raised bills that may affect our legislation. Be on the lookout for e-mails about

these items. I encourage you to voice your thoughts and opinions to the legislative committee so

that we can more fully represent the membership as a whole. Additionally, over the next several

months we may need your help. You may be asked to write to your legislature about certain bills

or issues. We would greatly appreciate your participation and will provide further details at that

time.

Thanks to all of the CT PAs that responded to our 2014 ConnAPA Salary Survey. Though it took a

little longer than expected, I’m happy to report that the survey results are being compiled and a

report will be published in the first half of 2015. We had an excellent response, with more than

225 PAs taking the survey whose practices range from primary care to surgery, and medical to

surgical subspecialties. We hope the results of the survey can be used as another tool to aid your

compensation negotiations here in Connecticut.

Whether you’ll be joining us at the Student Leadership Conference, participating in our

legislative ventures, or attending the 28th Annual Charter Oak Conference, we look forward to

seeing and hearing from you. As always, your membership is vital to the success of our profession

and this organization—Thank You!

Cheers,

Andrew Turczak MHS, PA-C

ConnAPA President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (CONTINUED) WELCOME NEW

MEMBERS

Bradley Biskup, PA-C

Claribel Cuevas, PA-C

AnnMarie Fiore, PA-C

Steve Follette, PA-C

Steven Fries, PA-C

Martha Grajewski, PA-C

Maeve Harrigan, PA-C

Kevin Kimmel, PA-C

Catherine Moretti, PA-C

Christina Notarino, PA-C

Sarah Palleschi, PA-C

Anthony Ricciuti, PA-C

Margaret Rodriguez, PA-C

Erica Schlackman, PA-C

Ray Sheehan, PA-C

Patrick Stroh, PA-C

Jaclyn Sylvia, PA-C

Daniel Tuohey, PA-C

Amanda Votto, PA-C

Ann Marie Williams, PA-C

Kristy Zarfass, PA-C

This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 33 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician Assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.

28TH ANNUAL CHARTER OAK CONFERENCE APPROVED FOR 33 HOURS OF CME CREDIT

We hope you will join us in

Newport!

Registration is available at

http://connapa.org/charter-

oak-conference-2/

Chandra, a third year PA student at the Yale

School of Medicine Physician Associate Program

traveled to Changsha, China for an international

rotation during the Fall 2014 semester. While

pursuing her undergraduate education, Chandra

minored in Chinese and always had an interest in

integrating her formal medical training and

Chinese studies hoping to further explore

Chinese medicine and culture. Chandra worked

with the Yale School of Medicine to open the

doors for the opportunity to partner with YSM

students and the Xiangya School of Medicine as

well as Xiangya Third Hospital in Changsha,

China. While learning from the medical team at

Xiangya School of Medicine and Xiangya Third

Hospital, Chandra noted stark differences

between Western and Eastern medical systems.

Chandra was excited about the family centered medical model that is implemented in the Chinese medical

system. Now back at YSM, Chandra is sharing her experience with colleagues and faculty hoping to

continue the relationship between the Yale Physician Associate Program and Xiangya School of Medicine.

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YALE PA STUDENT TRAVELS TO CHINA FOR INTERNATIONAL ROTATION

Chandra at Xiangya Third Hospital with a resident col-

league and student translator.

UPDATE FROM THE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

By Jason Prevelige, MHS, PA-C, Vice President & Chairman of the Education and Conference Planning Committee

This spring looks to be a busy one for ConnAPA! On February 28th, ConnAPA will host the 4th

annual Student Leadership program at Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus. This

program continues to grow by leaps and bounds each year, and this year as we anticipated further

growth, we completely separated the program from the Charter Oak Conference! The program

features a day focused on the PA student and their future. The morning will begin with the first

and second year students broken up and tracks individualized for each of those groups with talks

on the clinical year experience, contract negotiations, social media, PANCE preparation and

more. All the students will then unite for combined sessions of interest to all, including topics

such as becoming a PA leader and preventing burnout. Four PA managers will hold an open

forum discussing the dos and don’ts of interviewing and applying for jobs. The students will later

have an opportunity rotate in small groups to a number of different PAs in various specialties

who will be available to answer any questions the students have about their field of work. Finally

the day will conclude with the annual Challenge Bowl event where we will see which of

Connecticut’s programs will hold bragging rights for the next year!

From April 13-16, ConnAPA will host the 28th Annual Charter Oak

Conference in Newport, Rhode Island. The conference will be held at the

beautiful Newport Hyatt on Goat Island. This year’s conference was

planned in collaboration with the Rhode Island Academy of Physician

Assistants. As usual, the committee has worked hard to recruit a great slate

of speakers to ensure that this year’s conference continues to be one of the

best CME conferences in the country. This year we are pleased to offer the

opportunity to earn up to 33 hours of CME. We have exciting topics

including an update on anticoagulants, wound care, personalization of

cancer care, an update on the emerging epidemic of HPV associated head

and neck cancer, the approach to the dizzy patient in the emergency

department, a pediatric potpourri, malpractice and liability issues for the

PA, interesting case studies in cardiology, and many, many more!

New this year is ConnAPA’s effort to help keep our members and attendees current with the

NCCPA’s new Maintenance of Certification requirements. The COC will be offering three

sessions eligible for Self-Assessment CME. These sessions will run concurrently with the general

sessions and will be optional. Our topics include “Sentinel Injuries in Child Abuse,” presented by

Tom Balga, PA-C; “Critical Assessments: Fundamentals of Rapid Response Management,”

presented by Victoria Miller, PA-C; and “Oh No! Not Another Child,” presented by Don Solimini,

PA-C. Each of the sessions will vary in format, but all will be interactive, interesting and fun, and

will ensure that you are well on your way to obtaining the proper CME needed to maintain your

certification!

The COC traditionally conducts workshops and this year is no different. This year we have four

exciting and interesting options to choose from. Choices include concussion evaluation,

conducted by Sarah Clark, PA-C; splinting and casting, conducted by Andrew Turczak, PA-C and

Edward Kaufman, RN; ultrasound, conducted by Paul Possenti, PA-C; and wound management,

conducted by Lisa Gould, MD.

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EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE PLAN (CONTINUED)

Scheduling changes were made this year for several reasons. Traditionally the workshops have

all been offered at the same time on the morning of the first day of conference, before the general

sessions start. This year, we have split the workshops between the first two days to allow more

time to enjoy Newport and to allow attendees to participate in multiple workshops. This has

shortened a couple of the days allowing for more time to enjoy the beautiful town we will be

staying in, as well as allowing plenty of time to get home after the last day of the conference.

Not to worry, the evening workshop offerings have not taken away the opportunity to network

and socialize at the annual Welcome Reception Dinner on the first night! This dinner is free to all

registered attendees and is always a good time! Additional events during the conference include

a breakfast with our exhibitors as well as the traditional exhibit hall. Also we will have our

annual business luncheon with updates on ConnAPA business and legislation, CT PA Foundation

scholarship awards, and an interesting talk from our keynote speaker, Mr. Michael Powe, AAPA

Vice President , Professional and Reimbursement Advocacy, entitled “Developing PA Leaders to

Transform Healthcare.”

This year looks to be a lot of fun in a beautiful location, with lots of great material and resources

to improve your practice. We cannot wait to see you there!

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CONNAPA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

By Deanna Zimkus, PA-C

The membership committee and I are proud to announce that the group membership plan has

thus far been a great success. We have gained 30 new members so far using this program. I hope

to continue to grow this number into the future. Please see the group membership flyer in this

newsletter if you are interested in joining in this fashion.

I am also pleased to report that as of December 31, 2014, we have 10 more members than we

did at the same time last year. The membership commitee will be working along with Jason

Prevelige, chariman of the Charter Oak Conference, to plan a social event in Newport.

I look forward to planning more membership events in the late spring. At the time of this

publication, the dates and location are still pending.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's Charter Oak Conference!

The 2015 session convened on Wednesday, January 7 and is off to a robust start. As in years past, our role will be three-fold: Protect the Physician Assistant profession from any encroachment on the profession’s scope

of practice and authority. Look for ways to ensure full participation of PAs through statutory changes. Ensure that the profession is protected with all of the changes being proposed to the

healthcare and insurance systems by attending and monitoring meetings of the SIM initiative, Health Neighborhood and AccessCT board of directors.

We wanted you to know that three elected legislators did not take their seats. Sen. Adres Ayala (Bridgeport) was nominated as the new DMV Commissioner, Rep. Auden Grogins (Bridgeport) was nominated for a Superior Court judgeship and Rep. David Scribner (Brookfield), will become a Liquor Control Commissioner. Special elections for the three seats will take place in late February. Sen. Andy Maynard, co-chair of the Transportation Committee, did take the oath of office but it is likely his continued recovery from a serious injury will take some time and he may not be present at the Capitol.

DPH Commissioner Jewel Mullen was renominated by Governor Malloy as his second term begins. Meanwhile, there are several new committee chairs of interest to ConnAPA. Sen. Marilyn Moore (Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe) becomes Senate co-chair of the Human Services Committee. Rep. Matt Ritter (Hartford) becomes House chair of the Public Health Committee. Other important committees, such as Appropriations and Insurance, maintained their current leadership. Issues that we are currently working on and monitoring include: Legislation resulting from the meetings of the Bipartisan Roundtable on Hospitals and

Healthcare. The draft bills will address issues relating to medical practice consolidations and ownership.

Changes to the for-profit hospital ownership statute passed last year in view of the collapse of the Tenet deal.

A proposal to define surgery in statute. A proposal by the trial lawyers to weaken medical malpractice Opportunities to include Physician Assistants in statute where specific functions are

discussed.

The deadline for proposed bills by individual legislators was Friday, January 16. We are working with Jonathan Weber to review all legislation that relates in some respect to the PA profession. At this point, committees will take the next few weeks to “raise” their own bills for public hearings. We will likely be focusing on the Human Services Committee, Public Health Committee, Insurance and Real Estate Committee and Appropriations Committee. Public hearings will largely happen in February and early March; we might need to generate grassroots phone calls and emails from ConnAPA members on priority bills. These types of contacts are really invaluable. Finally, the state’s budget continues to be in a small deficit. This does not bode well for the next two-year budget that will be crafted this session. Some observers believe we are facing a $1 billion deficit next fiscal year (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016). The Governor requested, and has been given, an additional two weeks in which to submit his proposed budget for the next two-year period. He is expected to release it on February 18. That document will largely drive the session in its final weeks. We will need to be on guard against any proposal to create a medical provider tax or cut services in Medicaid, for example. As always, we look forward to working with you as the session proceeds.

CONNAPA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: By Linda Kowalski, The Kowalski Group, LLC

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February 27th 7:00-9:30 PM

Johnson’s Duckpin Lanes

2100 Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 06514

203-248-1563

Join the CT PAF for a night of bowling fun as we raise money for student scholarships. We are gathering Presidents from past and present from CONNAPA and AAPA to face off in a “Battle of the Presidents” as our marquis event. Bring your PA friends, friends, and family. Tradi-tionally the students from all three programs also have a “Bowl Off” as we compete to see who can knock down the most pins. Join us for dinner at TGIFriday’s across the street in Hamden and 20% of all food purchased will also go to CT PAF student scholarships.

$20/student or guest

(If a PA student is attending the Leadership conference on February 28th then the fee is $15.00).

$50 for graduate PA or guest

Family rate no higher than $100

Non-PA guests $20

Sign up on line at www.connapa.org and click on the CT PAF banner on the home page and follow the instructions or you can choose to pay at the door that night.

5TH ANNUAL CTPAF BOWLARAMA

Yale PA students at the CT PAF

BOWLARAMA 2014

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONNAPA

Do you “like” us on Facebook?

Do you “follow” us on Twitter?

Are you LinkedIN?

ConnAPA looks forward to increasing communications with our members through social media.

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Class of 2014 Graduates The class of 2014 graduated on December 8, 2014. They are incredibly excited to start careers as new PA-Cs. Thomas Duffy, MD, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine gave the Commencement Address. The graduates said their goodbye to New Haven and headed in different directions, eager to pass the PANCE and start their careers!

Class of 2015 Update This past December, the Class of 2015 worked on their various theses. Although it was time away from clinical rotations, they delved into sample size calculations and statistical analysis. This was the first out of two “thesis” months. They will continue to work on their research topics for the rest of the spring.

Following the holiday season, the Class of 2015 was back to work in the hospitals throughout Connecticut and beyond. Students will begin to travel to various locations, such as Maine, New Mexico, Boston, Montana, Chicago, Kentucky, Washington, DC, Texas, and Colorado to practice specialties such as primary care and infectious disease. One student recounted her experience in ENT where she observed and helped in

laryngoscopies and injecting Botox into the vocal cord muscles of patients with speech disorders. Students interested in global health and international travel are starting to apply to the various international rotation sites, such as Uganda, Peru, and China.

Class of 2016 Wins Bow Tie for Charity

The Class of 2016 recently raised over $2000 for the Hunger and Homelessness Auction. The auction raises money for local organizations that address issues including food security and affordable housing for New Haven residents. The Class of 2016 outbid the medical students once again for Dr. Bill Stuart’s, one of the Yale anatomy professors, bow tie.

Furthermore, the class of 2016 is back from a wonderful two-week holiday break and classes just keep getting busier. The class recently began their History and Physical Exam course. Over the next 10 weeks, students will learn, practice, and perfect the techniques and art of performing the ever so important physical exam. Those participating in the Longitudinal Cohort Experience will continue through the Spring. In conjunction with the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, the Yale PA program is providing 5 first-year PA students an alternative clinical immersion through this program. They will cultivate clinical skills along nursing and medical students while working with other members of the health care team during their didactic year. One student from the Class of 2016 has recently said, “As New Haven gets colder, at least the library is always warm!”

YALE STUDENT UPDATE By Audrey Fritzinger, PA-S and Bridget Winterhalter, PA-S

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UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT STUDENT UPDATE By Angel Castro, PA-S and Sabrina Butler, PA-S

The University of Bridgeport PA students were very busy during the winter season! Here are some of the activities students participated in:

MEDICAL MISSION TO GUATEMALA

Several students from the Class of 2016 recently returned from a Medical Mission to Panajachel, Guatemala. Students worked in conjunction with Naturopathic Medicine for Global Health organization. While in Guatemala students volunteered in community clinics, hospitals and rural homes to provide low cost or free care. Students provided patient education on disease and disease prevention, helped with physical examinations, and aided in treatment. Many students were even able to participate in child delivery; the experience was invaluable!

BRIDGEPORT RESCUE MISSION: “FEEDING FAMILIES” RADIO CAMPAIGN

During the holiday season, several students from the Class of 2016 volunteered with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission phonathon in support of the “Feeding Families” radio

campaign. This is the third consecutive year that the Bridgeport Rescue Mission has partnered with Cumulus Media stations WEBE 108 and WICC 600. Each month the Mission serves an average of 12,000 prepared meals and distributes 15,000 pantry bag meals throughout Fairfield County. It was a very rewarding experience for UBPAI students to participate in such a wonderful event.

THOMAS MERTON CENTER

Students from the Class of 2016 also volunteered at the Thomas Merton Center during Thanksgiving to provide turkeys and a family meal to the community. It was great to make people smile during the holidays!

FAMILY NUTRITION NIGHT/FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT

Several students from the UBPAI revisited Jettie S. Tisdale Elementary School in Bridgeport on two occasions for Family Nutrition Night and Family Literacy Night. Students at Jettie S. Tisdale, along with their families, joined UBPAI students to learn about healthy eating. The event included several activities such as learning about portion control and balanced meals that include fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy options. Students also learned about the different drink options and sugar content. Students also read stories together and did arts and crafts. The night ended with a healthy meal for all!

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UBPAI students in Panajachel, Guatemala. From Row from Left to Right: Kelly Crimi, Hemal Petal, Jackie Salzillo. Back Row From Left to Right: Tori Clark, Hilary Krombel, Kaitlyn VanAken, Autumn DeGroat, Alison Ballargeon, Kaitlyn Hertford.

Students taking phone calls for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission! From Left to Right: Catherine O’Sullivan, Erica Smith, Lorie Golias Burany, Autumn DeGroat, Sabrina Butler, Dan-ielle Munday, Bryan Jennings.

Students at Family Literacy Night!

BRIDGEPORT CITY HALL HEALTH SCREENING

Students from the Class of 2016 held a Health Screening Event at City Hall in Bridgeport during the fall. The event was organized as part of the continued effort from the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute to participate in community outreach. Students performed blood pressure screenings and discussed risk factors with patients. There was mobile mammography at the event as well.

ANNUAL UB HEALTH FAIR

Students from the Class of 2016 participated in the UB Health Fair. Students offered blood pressure screenings, glucose levels, and information on self-breast exams to those who attended.

PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT

Several students from the Class of 2016 volunteered with Project Homeless Connect in Bridgeport. Students helped with blood pressure screenings, diabetic foot exams, BMI, and glucose levels. It was a great way to give back to our community.

KEEP

Members from the Class of 2016 volunteered at three recent KEEP events, providing the opportunity to practice measuring blood pressures and educating patients on the long term risks and complications posed by diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease.

UCONN PA AWARENESS

Several students from the Class of 2016 joined Professor Stephanie Kunkel to speak to Allied Health Students at the University of UConn, Storrs. The presentation informed UConn students about the PA profession.

BASSICK HIGH SCHOOL, BRIDGEPORT, CT

Several students from the Class of 2016 spoke to an Anatomy Class at Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT regarding the PA profession. The event was in hopes of introducing the PA profession to students who may not have known what a PA is; many students were excited about PAs and were glad to have learned about the profession!

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT UPDATE (CONTINUED)

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY STUDENT UPDATE By Jocelyn Early, PA-S and Jordan Silidker, PA-S

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Outside of the classroom, we at Quinnipiac continue to stay busy with our community service activities. For the holidays, we conducted a school-wide toy drive to benefit the St. Raphael Children’s Clinic. Our class wrapped the presents and a select few volunteers delivered them dressed to the nines as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and Reindeer. We also conducted a second toy drive called Operation Christmas Child, where we sent packaged boxes of toys to kids in Colombia and Zambia.

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Everyone had a great time picking out toys. Not affiliated with the holiday, but still associated with winter break, six students in our class participated in a week long medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic. They worked extremely hard throughout the fall to raise money for medical supplies to use on this trip. Additionally, there are many other members in our class pursuing medical mission trips overseas during the break, which were organized independently through the students’ local communities. We are all excited to hear about their experiences.

In “MO’vember” seventeen of the men in the class of 2016 participated in a mustache growing fundraiser, promoting men’s health awareness and benefiting QU service projects associated with men’s health, such as the Foot Clinic and Midnight Run. They all managed to look surprisingly attractive and raised $400. We are hoping that MO’vember takes root and grows with the class of 2017 and becomes a new community service tradition. Our program continues to assist the New Haven homeless community on the first Monday of each month with the Midnight Run. We always look forward to this event, especially when members of the class of 2015 are available to attend and regale us with stories of their clinical experiences. The foot clinic, which takes place at the Grand Ave Emergency Shelter continues to grow and draw increasing interdisciplinary participation. The last foot clinic included medical students, PT’s, OT’s, and nurses, as well as PAs. The coordinators are looking to expand to a second location to accommodate the demand from both the volunteers and the community. We continue to be involved in the local adult health community through the National Kidney Foundation and the American Liver Foundation, as well as oral health outreach to seniors. For younger adults, some of our class members continue the Team Sexy project, a group created by the class of 2014. This group conducts outreach to the Quinnipiac Undergraduate population encouraging sexual health and safe sexual practices.

For the kiddies we continue to work regularly with an ACES school in North Haven, conducting fitness and nutrition education as well as weekly literacy activities. We further our community outreach with our Brushing Bunnies and Nutrition Detectives programs for kids at various sites around the state.

The class of 2016 is organizing our 17th annual Run For Your Life

5k Road Race and 16th annual Cow Chip Bingo fundraiser, which are both held April 11th. All proceeds from these events go to the PA Student Society Children’s Literacy Project and the Physician Assistant Foundation Caring for Communities Program. Please tell your family and friends to come participate in the fun run and bingo event. If you would like to sign up for the race, please do so through active.com. If you would like to purchase tickets for the Cow Chip Bingo or make a donation, please email quroadrace2015@gmail.com. Tell your friends, tell your family, tells your family’s friends, and your friends’ families.

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