PANA (Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists)

12/11/2025

Mark your calendars! Celebrate 2026 National from January 18 to 24, 2026.

💙 CRNAs: The Heart of Anesthesia

🔗 Stay connected with PANA on all our social platforms for updates, inspiration, and heartwarming stories. Let's honor those who support us with their expertise and compassion! For more resources visit our LinkTree and check back often! https://linkstre.am/panacrna

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (or CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses who specialize in anesthesia care. PANA and its members advocate for patient safety, access to quality care, and for the profession of nurse anesthesia in Pennsylvania.

12/05/2025

🏥💉Spotlight: Keeping Care Close to Home 🏡

➕More than 80% of anesthesia providers in Pennsylvania’s rural counties are CRNAs. Their expertise ensures patients have timely access to essential surgical, obstetric, and pain management services.

On (20NOV) we highlighted the critical role play in sustaining and clinics and keeping care within reach for our communities.

✅ Learn more about the ICAN Act and urge your representative to support this legislation: https://brnw.ch/21wY7lY
📖 Read the full letter via the Reading Eagle: https://brnw.ch/21wY7lZ

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11/11/2025

🩺Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are battle-tested providers.

🪖Since World War I, nurse anesthetists have been the main providers of anesthesia care to U.S. military personnel on the front lines. Nurses first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and remain the primary anesthesia providers in austere combat theaters. In fact, CRNAs most commonly are the only anesthesia providers in the military’s forward surgical teams. CRNAs’ care is high-quality and safe, even in the most stressful and emergent situations, as in any active duty military circumstance.

💙🤍❤️To all our military CRNAs past and present: On behalf of PANA, happy Veteran’s Day and thank you for your service and sacrifice!

11/07/2025

🕊️ In Memoriam: Dr. Arlene Loeffler, CRNA

PANA is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Arlene Loeffler, a trailblazer in nurse anesthesia and a beloved educator. Dr. Arlene dedicated her life to advancing the profession and mentoring generations of CRNAs and future CRNAs.

Her remarkable journey began at St. Francis Hospital’s School of Nursing, where she trained as a CRNA. She later earned a Master’s in Education and a Ph.D. in Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Over the decades, she served as Director of Anesthesia programs at St. Francis Hospital and LaRoche College, and concluded her career as a Professor at Pitt’s School of Nursing and Magee Women’s Hospital.

💙 Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched through her teaching, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence and community.🕯️Read more about Dr. Arlene’s life and legacy: https://brnw.ch/21wXiwi

Dr. Mary Arlene Loeffler, longtime resident and dedicated servant of the Oakmont community, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 2, 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of education, professional excellence, civic leadership, and devotion to family. Born to Claire and Edwar...

11/04/2025

PANA DEI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!

🔷 Dr. Ledys Janett Perez
🔷 Dr. Virginia Urdaneta
🔷 Dr. Jorge Alvarez
🔷 Jennifer Salinas, SRNA
🔷 Arianna Aguilar, SRNA
🔷 Gianka Figueroa, SRNA

Read more about our 2025 submissions on the PANA blog! https://brnw.ch/21wXcnQ

11/03/2025

🏛️The newly renovated McCormick Center at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg has transformed into a state-of-the-art hub for hands-on learning, particularly for students aspiring to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

🔷 Outgoing PANA President, Dr. Debra Minzola, participated in the celebrations by showcasing the Anatomage table, an advanced virtual dissection tool, to Senator Dave McCormick and other guests. It has been an incredible year with Dr. Minzola as our esteemed president. Thank you for all your dedication and hard work! Check out more on the PANA Blog!
https://brnw.ch/21wXa7T

The newly renovated McCormick Center at Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg is now a cutting-edge hub for hands-on learning, especially for students pursuing careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

10/16/2025

Today, we commemorate ! PANA extends its appreciation to our providers and expresses gratitude for our esteemed profession of ! 🩺

💙In support of , it's important to acknowledge that were the pioneers of anesthesia provision in the United States. They hold the distinction of being the oldest recognized group of advanced practice registered nurse specialists in the nation, with a rich history dating back to the Civil War. Today, more than 49,000 CRNAs safely administer well over 34 million anesthetics nationwide each year.

10/14/2025

10/02/2025

Meet an Indigenous CRNA making a difference in tribal health care. 🌿💪🏽

Rooted in Muscogee Creek heritage, Brittany Harris, CNP, CRNA, is helping strengthen tribal health and honor her roots every step of the way.

Though not raised on the reservation, Brittany's commitment to fortitude, service, and healing runs deep. She’s part of the less than 1% of healthcare providers who identify as Native, and she’s working to change that. Read more on the PANA Blog: https://brnw.ch/21wWiCG

With less than 1% of healthcare providers identifying as Native, representation matters. I strive to build trust, treat the whole person, and show the next generation they belong in these spaces too.

09/17/2025

Congrats to Mark J. Haffey, MSN, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, who won two tickets to the Super Bowl rematch between Philadelphia Eagles and The Kansas City Chiefs – all because he supported the PANA PAC! Thanks to Stanton Barrett for donating the tickets, too. Mark and his son, Brett, enjoyed their time together in . Here’s a recap. ⤵️

Congratulations to Mark J. Haffey, MSN, CRNA, APRN, FAANA.Mark was the highest bidder in the PANA PAC auction, which included two tickets to the Super Bowl LIX rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 14 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo....

09/10/2025

Congratulations to Lauren Brown, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, CNE, assistant professor and director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Thomas Jefferson University, whose product ranked FIRST in audience polling during the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology’s Rm8: Innovation Lab, a “Shark Like”- pitch room, at the 2025 Annual Congress in . The new oral airway with CO2 monitoring placed FOURTH overall.

Lauren and her husband, John, have a product solution company, Arete, with partner Jason Keen. Celebrate the award and learn more about her work to revolutionize healthcare through innovation!

Congratulations to Lauren Brown, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, CNE, assistant professor and director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Thomas Jefferson University. As part of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology’s Rm8: Innovation Lab, a “Shark Like”- pitch room that provides innovators with a...

07/24/2025

🎉Congrats to Mayme Bailey, who was just awarded the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Alice Magaw Outstanding Clinical Anesthesia Practitioner Award!

🩺 “Bailey’s natural abilities as an administrator included building bridges and facilitating communication between departments with the epitome of grace and humility,” wrote her nominator. “Hers is an ability and legacy beyond the scope of medical practice and one to be acknowledged and admired.”

Read more about Mayme Bailey's excellence as a :

AANA will present Mayme P. Bailey, CRNA, with the 39th Annual Alice Magaw Outstanding Clinical Anesthesia Practitioner Award during its 2025 Annual Congress,