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PA Moms-Physician Associate Moms was founded in June 2016 to empower and support PA Women.

17/01/2025

Meryl Suissa, MSM, PA-C
This PA Mom is taking her experience working with fire survivors in Colorado and turning it into a mission to help others in California. Meryl Suissa, a Physician Associate, mother, and founder of the Marshall Fire Community Facebook group, has become a beacon of hope and resilience for wildfire survivors. When the Marshall Fire erupted in Colorado on December 30, 2021, destroying 1,084 homes and 7 commercial structures, Meryl sprang into action. From her home in Genesee, she started the group to provide immediate support, expecting it to be a temporary platform for exchanging goods. Instead, it blossomed into a lifeline for thousands, offering resources, emotional support, and community.

Meryl’s efforts have been featured in 9News, Denver7, and CBS Colorado. Over three years, the group became a blueprint for disaster response, with Meryl maintaining resource lists, verifying victims’ needs, and connecting them with donations. From heirlooms and Afghan blankets to work boots and green-themed kitchenware, Meryl ensured survivors received what they needed to rebuild their lives. She and her team also replaced holiday decor, motivated businesses to donate thousands of items, and hosted events distributing essential goods. One family even received a donated home for a year due to Meryl’s efforts.

Now, Meryl is extending her reach to wildfire survivors in Los Angeles by sharing resources remotely. Her new group, Los Angeles Fire Community, provides advice, resource lists, and emotional support. “This is the power of the online community,” Meryl said. “Even though we’re far from LA, we can still make a difference.” The group connects donors directly to families in need and models the mission of the Marshall Fire Community.

Meryl’s work exemplifies the strength of community and compassionate leadership. Her dedication to helping others rebuild is a testament to the resilience and generosity of the PA Moms community.

We are proud to celebrate Meryl Suissa for her incredible contributions to wildfire recovery and for showing how one person can ignite hope in the face of devastation. 💙

10/01/2025

PA Moms and PAs for Women Empowerment stand in solidarity with the victims and first responders affected by the devastating fires in Southern California. These brave individuals need our support now more than ever. Join us in making a meaningful impact by donating to the LA Fire Department Foundation. Every contribution provides essential resources to those risking their lives to protect our communities. Together, we can make a difference.

Donate today: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/

31/12/2024

As we welcome the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of PA Moms. Over the past 8+ years, this community has grown into something far beyond what I ever imagined. What started as a simple idea—a space for PA Moms to connect, support one another, and share in the joys and challenges of balancing motherhood and our careers—has blossomed into a thriving, compassionate, and empowering network of women.

To each and every member: thank you. You’ve brought your authenticity, wisdom, and kindness to this space, making it a true sanctuary for so many. Whether you’ve shared advice, lifted someone up on a hard day, celebrated milestones, or simply felt seen and understood here, you are what makes this community special.

To the incredible leadership team: thank you for your tireless dedication, vision, and support. It is truly an honor to work alongside you in continuing to nurture and grow PA Moms.

As we step into 2025, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all we’ve built together and excitement for what lies ahead. Here’s to another year of connection, growth, and empowerment—and to continuing to prove that PA Moms truly go beyond.

Wishing you all a beautiful New Year filled with health, happiness, and success.

With love and gratitude,
Raquelle & the PA Moms Leadership Team

26/12/2024

🖤❤️💚 Joyous Kwanzaa!

This Kwanzaa, we reflect on the colors of the celebration:
🖤 Black represents the people,
❤️ Red for their struggles,
💚 Green for hope and a brighter future.

May this season bring unity, purpose, and light to your homes and communities.

❤️ With love,
PA Moms

25/12/2024

🕎✨ Happy Hanukkah to Our PA Moms Family! ✨🕎

As we light the menorah this Hanukkah, let’s take a moment to reflect on the true light of the season—the love, warmth, and dedication that make this time so special.

“I finally understood that the true light of Hanukkah wasn’t just in the menorah—it was in my parents’ love, their tireless effort to make eight nights feel like magic, and the warmth they brought into our home.”

As mothers and PAs, you embody that light every day. Through your endless devotion to your families, your patients, and your communities, you continue the miracle of spreading warmth and hope, even when the world feels dark.

This Hanukkah, may your homes be filled with light, love, and gratitude for the beautiful magic you create. Thank you for being the heart and soul of our PA Moms community.

❤️ With love,
PA Moms

24/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas to Our PA Moms Community! ✨🎄

This holiday season, we want to take a moment to honor the magic YOU create—not just for your families, but for the patients, friends, and communities you touch every single day.

That “Christmas magic” we all remember as kids wasn’t just about presents or decorations. It was about the love, care, and selflessness poured into every moment by the incredible moms who made everything feel so special.

As PAs and mothers, you’re doing this every day, balancing it all with grace, even on the hardest days. You ARE the magic for those around you, and your love is what makes the world a brighter place.

Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with love, laughter, and the joy you so deeply deserve. Thank you for being the heart of this community.

❤️ With love,
PA Moms

03/12/2024

🌟 PA Moms Spotlight 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate one of our own, Suzanne Castner, MMSc, PA-C, who has authored a heartfelt children’s book, I’ve Always Loved You. 💖

Designed for young children (ages 0-5), this beautifully crafted story gently explains the journey of IVF conception. Suzanne began writing it when her daughter, Ella, was 1.5 years old, inspired by the need for a story that resonated with their experience.

Now, Suzanne shares this special book with families everywhere, reading it to Ella and her newest addition, baby Charlotte, who’s 5 weeks old! 🍼✨

Let’s support Suzanne in her journey of motherhood and storytelling. Grab your copy of I’ve Always Loved You and share it with families who will cherish this beautiful resource.

📚 Link to the book: https://a.co/d/em5VGT8

28/11/2024

To Our PA Moms Community and Supporters,

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reflecting on the incredible journey of the past 8 years. What started as an idea has grown into something truly meaningful—a community built on connection, support, and shared purpose.

Together, we’ve experienced so much—celebrating victories, supporting one another through challenges, and building a sisterhood that inspires and uplifts us all. The strength and kindness within this group remind us of the power we have when we come together.

This community wouldn’t be what it is today without the dedication and heart of so many, especially our amazing leadership team. Their countless hours of hard work behind the scenes keep this group running and thriving, and they deserve so much recognition. Please take a moment to thank them in the comments—they are truly the backbone of our success.

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to thank you all for being part of this journey. For sharing your stories, showing up for one another, and proving what a community of Physician Associate moms can accomplish. Here’s to 8 incredible years of PA Moms and all the amazing things still to come.

With love and gratitude,

PA Moms

19/11/2024

🌟 The Power of Connection in PA Moms 🌟

In PA Moms, there’s an undeniable strength in community and the friendships that form here. One inspiring story that captures this spirit is the connection between two members, Cristina Worth Savin and Jen Kirkley, whose boys share a rare genetic disorder with fewer than 60 known cases worldwide. Facing a diagnosis filled with uncertainty and isolation, they found each other through a simple post in this group. Cristina reached out, and a bond was formed. Now, they support each other through a journey that few can truly understand.

Together, they launched a grassroots effort to have Weiss-Kruszka Syndrome recognized by Orphanet, hoping to pave the way for recognition by U.S. organizations like NORD. With the power of PA Moms backing them, Orphanet listed the condition within just four months.

Both moms are dedicated to raising awareness for rare genetic syndromes and have channeled their passion into personal projects launched around the same time. Cristina created Sweet Bear Coffee Co., an initiative that donates 25% of profits to support research and services for those with rare disorders. Her hope is to fuel awareness through every cup. Learn more at sweetbearcoffeeco.com.

Meanwhile, Jen wrote a children’s book called Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends. Inspired by a moment on the playground when her son was questioned about his differences, the book encourages children to embrace diversity and foster friendships. You can find it at dogoodbookseries.com.

For those who love coffee, Sweet Bear Coffee offers a cup with a cause. For fans of children’s books, Willard DoGooder delivers a story with purpose. 💙

This story is a beautiful reminder of the power of connection and support in PA Moms. Together, we are stronger, and we’re here to lift each other up. If you have a cause or product close to your heart, let us know—this community is proof that amazing things happen when PA Moms come together!

11/11/2024

🌟 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟

At PA Moms, we know firsthand the dedication, compassion, and resilience that it takes to care for patients, families, and communities. This week, we’re celebrating our Nurse Practitioner colleagues who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in healthcare.

Your commitment to patient-centered care, tireless advocacy, and unwavering support for wellness inspires us all. As healthcare providers, we are stronger together, and we are grateful to work alongside such skilled, compassionate professionals.

Thank you, Nurse Practitioners, for everything you do to help create healthier, happier communities. Here’s to you this week—and every week! 💙

06/11/2024

Florinda Tracey is a proud Diné (Navajo) graduate of the A.T. Still University Physician Assistant Program. She is of the Tódích’íi’nii clan, born for the Honágháahnii clan, and her maternal and paternal grandparents are Tł’izilání and Tábąąhá, respectively, shaping her identity as a Diné woman.

Florinda now serves her community at the Tuba City Regional Healthcare Facility, the very hospital where she was born. Currently, she works at a satellite clinic in Lechee, AZ, where she continues her commitment to healthcare on Dinétah (Navajo Nation).

As a family medicine PA for thirteen years, Florinda is honored to provide care to the same community that raised her. She is dedicated to bridging the gap in health disparities within rural healthcare, striving to address the challenges her people face, including the impacts of alcoholism, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Florinda is continually inspired by the resilience of the Diné people as they overcome these generational challenges.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Florinda’s pride as a PA mom shines through in her personal life. She cherishes raising her two children, Neve and Daniel, instilling in them the values of Diné culture and teachings. Neve is set to graduate from Stanford University in June 2025, while Daniel is excited to transition to 2nd grade at Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy (GCOA).

Florinda’s journey exemplifies a profound commitment to family, healthcare, cultural heritage, and community resilience, making her an invaluable asset to the Diné community she proudly serves.

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06/11/2024

Florinda Tracey is a proud Diné (Navajo) graduate of the A.T. Still University Physician Assistant Program. She is of the Tódích’íi’nii clan, born for the Honágháahnii clan, and her maternal and paternal grandparents are Tł’izilání and Tábąąhá, respectively, shaping her identity as a Diné woman.

With five years of experience in urgent care, Florinda now serves her community at the Tuba City Regional Healthcare Facility, the very hospital where she was born. Currently, she works at a satellite clinic in Lechee, AZ, where she continues her commitment to healthcare on Dinétah (Navajo Nation).

As a family medicine PA for thirteen years, Florinda is honored to provide care to the same community that raised her. She is dedicated to bridging the gap in health disparities within rural healthcare, striving to address the challenges her people face, including the impacts of alcoholism, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Florinda is continually inspired by the resilience of the Diné people as they overcome these generational challenges.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Florinda’s pride as a PA mom shines through in her personal life. She cherishes raising her two children, Neve and Daniel, instilling in them the values of Diné culture and teachings. Neve is set to graduate from Stanford University in June 2025, while Daniel is excited to transition to 2nd grade at Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy (GCOA).

Florinda’s journey exemplifies a profound commitment to family, healthcare, cultural heritage, and community resilience, making her an invaluable asset to the Diné community she proudly serves.

NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

06/11/2024

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

At PA Moms, we’re proud to recognize the dedicated PAs of Native American descent within our community, as well as those who work tirelessly to provide much-needed healthcare for Native American populations. These PAs not only bring exceptional skill and compassion to their work, but they also honor and uplift the cultural richness that shapes their practice.

Through their commitment, these PAs are increasing access to essential healthcare and improving health outcomes in Native communities where quality care is so needed. Let’s celebrate their achievements, resilience, and dedication to ensuring all communities receive the care they deserve. 🌍💙

01/11/2024

✨ Celebrating the Festival of Lights with our incredible PA Moms community! Diwali reminds us to shine bright, spread love, and fill our homes and hearts with joy. Just as lamps are lit to dispel darkness, let’s continue to uplift and support each other in every step of this journey. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and prosperity today and always. 🪔💫

11/10/2024

✨ PA Moms Jacket Giveaway! ✨

Our exclusive PA Moms jacket is up for grabs! 🧥💙 Want to win this stylish, customized jacket for FREE? Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Tag 5 PA women friends in the comments (each tag = 1 entry!)
3️⃣ Share this post to your story and tag us for extra entries!

Already bought the jacket? No worries! If you win, we’ll refund your $90 purchase. 🙌

⏳ The giveaway closes on October 12 at Midnight Central Time, and we’ll announce the winner shortly after! Plus, don’t forget: the jacket is on sale until then for just $90 with free shipping and embroidery!

Good luck, PA Moms! 🎁💫

09/10/2024

🎉 PA Moms x Create Amor Giveaway! 🎉

We’ve teamed up with to celebrate PA Week in style with an exciting giveaway!

🎁 We’re giving away 1 set of scrubs to 2 lucky winners PLUS a $25 Starbucks gift card to keep you fueled through those long shifts. ☕👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

How to Enter:

1. Follow both & on Instagram
2. Tag 3 PA friends in the comments and use hashtag
3. Share this post to your story and tag

💥 BONUS ENTRY: Tell us why you love being a PA in the comments!

Winners will be announced on 10/16/2024. Get tagging and sharing! Let’s show some love for PAs everywhere! ❤️

Terms: Giveaway ends 10/16. Open to US residents only. Winners will be selected at random and contacted via DM.

08/10/2024

🌟 PA Moms Featured in Clinical Advisor! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share a beautifully written article in Clinical Advisor that highlights the incredible members of PA Moms and advocates for the important role Physician Associates (PAs) play in healthcare!

As working mothers, especially in the PA profession, the phrase “It takes a village” couldn’t be more true. We founded PA Moms in 2016 out of a need to connect with other working mothers in the PA field, and it has since grown into a supportive community of amazing women.

The article also emphasizes the vital role PAs play in healthcare, noting that since the profession began in 1967, we’ve proven time and again that we can deliver safe and effective care. Yet, as mentioned in the article, there are still barriers that limit our impact and contribute to burnout among PAs. It’s time to advocate for the changes needed to ensure that PAs can fully serve their patients without unnecessary administrative hurdles!

This piece is a testament to the power of community and the resilience of the PA Moms group. I’m so proud of the impact we’re making as both mothers and healthcare providers.

https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/features/pa-moms-support-for-working-women/

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06/10/2024

🎉 Happy ! 🎉

PAs are experts, leaders, and compassionate caregivers who ensure every patient gets the attention and treatment they deserve.

💡 Our expertise goes beyond expectations, and our commitment to healthcare is unwavering. This week, we celebrate the vital role Physician Associates (PAs) play in transforming lives and breaking boundaries in medicine.

Join us in honoring the PAs who go beyond every day! 🩺

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🩺 This Thanksgiving, PA Moms is partnering with @createamor, @nobull, and @frontlineimpact to give away scrubs and shoes to our healthcare heroes! 🤍 🎁 Share your story to enter to receive Create Amor scrubs and NOBULL shoes as part of our GIVEAWAY! 👟🩺 💡 Here’s how to participate: 1️⃣ Follow @frontlineimpact, @createamor, and @nobull. 2️⃣ Complete the form in @frontlineimpact ‘s bio. 3️⃣ Share your story by December 2, 2024. Let’s come together to honor and uplift those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. 💪 #thankyouhealthcare #thankyouhealthcareworkers #thanksgiving2024 #givingthanks #thanksgivinggiveaway

🎃 Halloween Safety Alert ‼️ Button Battery Dangers in Our Patient Populations 🕸️👻 With Halloween festivities in full swing, it’s crucial for us as physician associates—and parents—to be vigilant about hidden household dangers, especially button batteries. Found in many items like seasonal decorations and toys, these tiny batteries pose serious health risks if ingested by children. 🔋 Where They’re Commonly Found Button batteries are often tucked away in: • Flickering LED tea lights and Halloween decorations • Toys, remotes, and game controllers • Watches, hearing aids, and thermometers • Key fobs, scales, and flashlights 👀 Why This Matters Clinically Ingestion of a button battery can lead to rapid and severe esophageal or airway damage within two hours, causing mucosal burns, perforation, and even fatal outcomes. Swift intervention is essential to minimize risks, and as PAs, we should educate patients and families on this often-overlooked hazard. 🕵️ Tips for Parents and Caregivers • Secure All Battery Compartments: Ensure all decorations and toys have locked compartments. • Store Batteries Out of Reach: Keep spare batteries in locked or childproof locations, away from curious hands. • Raise Awareness: Use patient visits to educate on the dangers of button batteries, especially during the holiday season. 🚨 Emergency Protocol If a button battery ingestion is suspected, parents should seek immediate emergency care. Let’s keep our communities safe while raising awareness this Halloween season! 🎃 #HalloweenSafety #ButtonBatteryHazards #PAsforPatientSafety

The University of Lynchburg and PA Moms is so excited to announce our growing partnership!!! 📣 📣 📣 In addition to the 10% discount off the full Doctor of Medical Science degree, now all PA Moms’ members are eligible for a 10% discount off the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degrees!!!! Both of these programs are 100% online, asynchronous, and can be completed in 12 months. Of course, you can absolutely extend your plan of study, too. The programs will with you to partner to achieve your goals! If you are a DMSc graduate, you are eligible for transfer credit. Each program will look at your transcript and determine course transfer equivalency. This means you could earn your MPH and/or MPH in less than 12 months! Thank you to the PA Moms community for this amazing, growing partnership!

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