NCCPA Health Foundation

NCCPA Health Foundation nccPA Health Foundation: Building Partnerships to Improve Health We provide grants, tools, and resources to PAs and PA students.

Our vision--our ultimate aim--is to improve the public's health and access to affordable care.

09/03/2026

Got a minute? South Dakota PA Garet Ford, PA-C, CAQ-Psych reflected on something he didn’t know as a , namely that psychiatry ends up being in any type of practice. There are also opportunities to collaborate with fellow providers and destigmatize treatment. Listen in: https://vimeo.com/1221813001

Want to share your perspective? Email us at [email protected]



South Dakota Academy of PAs

The nccPA Health Foundation empowers   and   to improve health.  We want to know how YOU can empower underserved or unde...
08/31/2026

The nccPA Health Foundation empowers and to improve health. We want to know how YOU can empower underserved or underrepresented populations in your community with this $5,000 grant.

Find more details at https://nccpahealthfoundation.net/our-grants/empower-grant/ and apply by Thursday, October 1st.

Practice

Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
Michigan Academy of Physician Associates
Minnesota Academy of PAs
MAPA - Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants
Montana Academy of Physician Assistants
NAPA - Nebraska Academy of PAs
Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants

NJ State Society of Physician Assistants

Thanks to the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants - OAPA for having us to share   strategies and resources to help ...
08/28/2026

Thanks to the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants - OAPA for having us to share strategies and resources to help mitigate risk, grow professionally, and navigate the health care environment with excellence.

Curious about additional resources? Check out our online resource center: https://nccpahealthfoundation.net/resources/?_sft_programs=professional-practice

If you’re interested in having us provide a Professional Practice presentation at your conference, email us at [email protected]

Congratulations to   PAs Sonia Aikhionbare, Dv’nn Cooks, Sophonie Elianor-Wight, Cieara Rouse, and Luca Routh!  The nccP...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to PAs Sonia Aikhionbare, Dv’nn Cooks, Sophonie Elianor-Wight, Cieara Rouse, and Luca Routh! The nccPA Health Foundation selected them to receive travel funding to participate in the REPRESENT! NCCPA Summit. The Summit is a biannual gathering of clinically practicing PAs, PA educators, leaders of PA organizations, physicians, and employers welcoming participants who are interested in advancing the objectives of building a more inclusive workforce and strengthening representation within the PA profession.

Thanks to all early career PAs who applied for funding. The robust response underscores a shared commitment to and .



National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

08/24/2026

Ever wonder if practicing in psychiatry might be a rewarding journey? Listen in as Board Certified PAs Erin Crown and Tajuana Lordeus share what led them to careers in psychiatry and how they incorporate whole person medicine, collaborate across care teams, and see the expanding role of PAs in the mental and behavioral health space.

PA Insights is powered by NCCPA and available wherever you listen in. Find the episode:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1G5ZyMulRBY2PTh9XL1SyJ?si=f70d89d101d64cb3
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pa-insights-powered-by-nccpa/id1503068550
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com//videos
PocketCasts - https://pca.st/4vu0hlzb

Tajuana and Erin are part of the PArtners in Mental Health Steering Committee supported by the nccPA Health Foundation. The initiative strives to advance the role of all PAs and strengthen partnerships to address mental health and substance use disorder.



National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Congratulations to   Outreach Grantee Laura P. Bush, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA! She and her team at Soar HCP, Inc., are advanci...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to Outreach Grantee Laura P. Bush, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA! She and her team at Soar HCP, Inc., are advancing clinician-led initiatives to address and promote . From practical resources to peer support, they are designing a scalable mental health education model that encourages to connect with mental health, wellness, and professional development resources.

  We are now accepting applications for the nccPA Health Foundation EMPOWER Grant! Board Chair Rick Rohrs, PA-C Emeritus...
08/20/2026

We are now accepting applications for the nccPA Health Foundation EMPOWER Grant! Board Chair Rick Rohrs, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, SFHM shares more about the projects that may be supported by this competitive $5,000 grant. He shared, “As a small grants funder, we’re passionate about equipping PAs to be changemakers in their communities. We invite PAs to share their creative and innovative ideas for grassroots changes that can become sustainable health care and education initiatives.”

Read more at https://nccpacc.us.newsweaver.com/nccpa-news/9d9rqhgucbb15hxi92kxr8?email=true&lang=en&a=1&p=18852144&t=4206305 and apply by Thursday, Oct. 1st.

Practice

Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants
Idaho Academy of PAs
Illinois Academy of PAs
Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants
Iowa PA Society
Kansas Academy of Physician Associates
Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants
Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants
Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA
Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants

Congratulations to   Educator Nicole Caniglia! She is creating service-learning and mentorship opportunities for her PA ...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to Educator Nicole Caniglia! She is creating service-learning and mentorship opportunities for her PA program’s first cohort. Through six educational workshops, will teach foster and adopted teens , , and independent living skills. Topics will include healthcare navigation, puberty and sexual health, substance use prevention, financial literacy, educational and career readiness, and nutrition and cooking skills. Plans to track impact will refine future outreach initiatives.



Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants

08/18/2026

Are you a curious and open-minded PA? Listen in as Board Certified PAs Tajuana Lordeus and Erin Crown share what led them to careers in psychiatry and how they incorporate whole person medicine, collaborate across care teams, and see the expanding role of PAs in the mental and behavioral health space.

PA Insights is powered by NCCPA and available wherever you listen in. Find the episode:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1G5ZyMulRBY2PTh9XL1SyJ?si=f70d89d101d64cb3
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pa-insights-powered-by-nccpa/id1503068550
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com//videos
PocketCasts - https://pca.st/4vu0hlzb

Tajuana and Erin are part of the PArtners in Mental Health Steering Committee supported by the nccPA Health Foundation. The initiative strives to advance the role of all PAs and strengthen partnerships to address mental health and substance use disorder.



National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Kudos to the Colorado Mesa University PA program! In   with multiple local partners,   reached 230 participants during 1...
08/17/2026

Kudos to the Colorado Mesa University PA program! In with multiple local partners, reached 230 participants during 13 free and classes. Classes combined education, culinary demonstrations, hands-on cooking activities, and take-home recipes. Participants gained knowledge and skills they could immediately apply at home while PA students built a sustainable network that supports , chronic disease prevention, and health promotion.



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