Washington Academy of Physician Associates

11/27/2025

Taking care of yourself is the first step in taking of others.

Visiting family? Planning parties? Struggling to say no? Taking slow, deep breaths can help you keep your cool when the holidays get to be … a lot.

11/23/2025

The Washington State Department of Health reaffirms that vaccines are a proven, essential tool for protecting people’s health. We join health agencies and associations across the country, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Autism Science Foundation, in confirming that there is no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism.

More at https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/washington-state-department-health-statement-vaccine-safety-and-autism-claims

11/22/2025

Consider attending and getting involved!

Exciting news! 📢 Starting January, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) will join the Spokane Regional Transportation Council to co-lead the Equity Working Group! Community members are encouraged to attend the next meeting in-person or virtually on Thursday, December 4, to learn more about the upcoming partnership and hear from SRHD’s Health Equity Manager, Devyn Bell.

Participants will have the opportunity to share input and provide feedback on current public health and transportation projects, policies, and community engagement efforts, with a focus on equity and inclusion. Your insight is valuable, and we hope you're able to join us! To learn more about the Equity Working Group or to view the upcoming meeting agenda, visit: https://ow.ly/2zEe50XuRGF

11/20/2025

Diabetes affects 1 in 10 people, and many don’t even know they’re at risk. That’s why this Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the essential work PAs do every day:

💙 Providing screenings and early identification
💙 Teaching patients how to manage their blood sugar
💙 Preventing long-term complications
💙 Supporting families and caregivers
💙 Closing care gaps in underserved communities

Washington PAs are helping patients take control of their health — one conversation, one check-in, one action plan at a time.

Watch our video to learn how PAs are changing lives across Washington.

11/20/2025

WAPA is seeking to recognize outstanding PAs in your community for our winter newsletter. If you are aware of someone we should feature, please notify us at wapa@wapa.com!

11/20/2025

A good resource for our transgender and non binary members of our community and our patients. PA’s advocate for our underserved communities, we empower patients through education and deliver compassionate care.

Transgender Awareness Week is a time to raise visibility and awareness about transgender and gender non-conforming people, address challenges the community faces, highlight discrimination and violence faced by trans people, and build understanding and support. Learn more about your right to Gender Affirming Care at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-resources/health-insurance/how-health-insurance-works/gender-affirming-medical-coverage-rights

11/20/2025

11/18/2025

📢 Don’t Miss This CME Opportunity!

Join us for “Tuning in to TYK2: Innovation in Oral Psoriasis Treatment for NPs and PAs” — a CE/CME-certified live webinar designed to expand your knowledge and strengthen your clinical decision-making in psoriasis care.

Led by expert faculty presenter Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C, this session will break down emerging oral treatments, including TYK2 inhibition, and provide practical insights you can apply immediately in practice.

🗓 Tuesday, December 2, 2025
💻 Virtual Webinar
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

This is a free, high-value learning opportunity for NPs and PAs looking to stay current on dermatology innovations and elevate patient care.

✅ Reserve your spot today — registration is open!
https://practicingclinicians.com/events/tyk2-oral-psoriasis-treatment/tyk2-oral-psoriasis-treatment/22391-39072

11/18/2025

🚐 Care-A-Van is on the move this week! Find free health services including: ✅ Blood pressure and glucose screening (with optional A1c testing), ✅ Mental health screening, ✅ Naloxone distribution with opioid prevention education, and ✅ Vision screening. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTE: Care-a-Van will no longer provide vaccination services at its clinics.
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🚐¡Care-A-Van está en movimiento esta semana! Encuentre servicios de salud gratuitos que incluyen: ✅ Pruebas de detección de presión arterial y glucosa (con pruebas opcionales de A1c), ✅ Pruebas de detección de salud mental, ✅ Distribución de naloxona con educación para la prevención de opioides y ✅ Pruebas de detección de la vista. Más información https://bit.ly/Care_A_Van
NOTA: Care-A-Van ya no brindará servicios de vacunación en sus clínicas.

11/18/2025

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)? Come join us at Haselwood Family YMCA on Dec. 3 to gather resources, speak to other kids living with T1D, and hear from healthcare providers. Learn more: https://buff.ly/Lk8r0cj

11/17/2025