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CORE 2009

Calling All PAs

Health Literacy Project
Participate in a local reading program and apply now for an AAPA grant to distribute books to children.

All PAs and PA students are encouraged to seek ways to enhance the delivery of quality medical care in their local communities. One way is by becoming involved in national efforts like the Divided We Fail campaign. Learn more about it and other national campaigns.

Help a PA student affected by hurricane Ike – give to the UTMB Hurricane Recovery Fund

AAPA's Legislative Action Center
Learn about the latest issues of importance to you and your patients, and add your voice to the public debate.

2009 Board of Directors General Election Candidates Announced

The AAPA Elections Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2009 General Election for AAPA Board of Directors. On April 1, 2009 all AAPA fellow members who have paid their dues as of March 1 will be instructed how to vote electronically. Voting is an exclusive fellow member benefit. Your vote is your voice. Congratulations to all of the 2009 candidates.

Continue to visit PAs for a Healthy America to stay connected to critical information on ongoing election outcomes, pending appointments and the future of health care reform. Keep up with what's happening in Washington. Read advocacy news from AAPA in The Latest Word, posted weekly.

A letter to the Presidential Transition Office

The Academy has sent a letter to the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Office offering its support in addressing the significant health care issues and challenges facing the country. In it, President Cindy Lord and CEO Bill Leinweber state the principles of AAPA's reform agenda. You can read the letter by clicking here.

Continuity of Care at Risk in Failing Economy

In what has become a crippling economic situation, many Americans are saving money by foregoing medical care. A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation said that nearly half of those polled reported that someone in their family has cut back spending on prescription medicine or delayed or skipped needed medical care based on how much it would cost. PAs tells AAPA how the recession is affecting patient access to health care. To read more, click here.

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