News https://www.wapa.org/news/default.asp Fri, 5 Jun 2026 02:38:44 GMT Thu, 28 May 2026 22:36:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants WAPA Newsletter Q2-2026 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=728195 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=728195  Q2-May 28]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:00 GMT WAPA Newsletter Q3-2025 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=714182 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=714182 Q3 - October 31
]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT WAPA Newsletter Q2-2025 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=714181 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=714181 Q2 - June 30]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT WAPA Newsletter Q1-2025 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=714180 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=714180 Q1 - March 31]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT Gov. Evers (D) signs SB 400 into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 81. https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=659818 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=659818

PA Licensure Compact Signed into Law

 
Great news! On December 6, 2023, Gov. Evers signed SB 400, Wisconsin’s ratification of WAPA’s multistate PA Licensure Compact into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 81. Act 81 will ease PA license portability across compact states and will decrease the administrative burden of a PA having to secure a license in multiple states to practice in them. The enactment of Act 81 builds off WAPA’s successful enactment of Act 23 in the 2022-23 legislative session, our initiative to modernize the physician-PA relationship. The compact legislation was authored at WAPA’s request by Rep. VanderMeer (R-Tomah), who also authored Act 23, and Sen. Stafsholt (R-New Richmond). There was support by a large, bipartisan list of cosponsors.

WAPA members Jenna Brink, Paula Cynkar, and Jamie Silkey were present as Gov. Evers signed the legislation into law. In addition to meeting Gov. Evers, they also had a chance to introduce themselves to our authors and to talk to them a little bit about the PA profession.

For the licensure compact to take effect, a total of seven states need to ratify it. Wisconsin is the third state to ratify the compact, joining Utah and Delaware. Legislation is pending in other states. As an early state to ratify the compact, Wisconsin will be represented at the PA compact commission and will be able to help shape the initial rules implementing the compact.
Shifting from 2024 PA day at the Capitol to In-District Meetings With Legislators

 With the Legislature passing the licensure compact bill faster than WAPA had originally anticipated, we will not be holding a lobby day in the Capitol in January. Instead, we will be working with our executive director and lobbyists to apprise you on in-district meetings with your local legislators. This will afford you an opportunity to meet them and educate them about our profession. Many legislators still do not have a good understanding of the PAs’ experience and education and the broad range of healthcare services we provide. These in-district meetings will be a good opportunity to meet with your legislator and to have these conversations. WAPA will provide you with dates and times of these meetings in your area as well as materials for you to use.
]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 16:02:00 GMT 2023 PA Week https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=654542 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=654542 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers initiates PA Week with an official state proclamation! This week serves as a heartfelt celebration and a sincere expression of gratitude for your invaluable contributions. WAPA invites you to come together with your fellow professionals and commemorate in your own unique and meaningful way.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:40:00 GMT Autism Literature and 2023 Autism Awareness Events https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=637748 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=637748 Autism in LiteratureFor Young Children:
1. Benji, The Bad Day, and Me by Sally J. Pla
2. A Friend Like Simon by Kate Gaynot
3. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Julia Finley Mosca
4. Uniquely Wired by Julia Cook
5. A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey
6. A Manual for Marco by Shaila Abdullah
7. Crow Boy by Taro Yashima
8. I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! by Julia Cook
9. I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism by Pat Thomas
10. Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears
11. Looking After Louis by Lesley Ely
12. My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete
13. Pedro’s Whale by Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz
14. Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism by Jen Malia
15. Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome by Clarabelle van Niekerk
16. Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down by Lindsey R. Parker
17. Nathan’s Autism Spectrum Superpowers by Lori Yarborough
18. All My Stripes by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer
19. Andy and his Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
20. Leah’s Voice by Lori DeMonia

For Adolescents:
1. The Asperkid’s Secret Book of Social Rules by Jennifer Cook
2. The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
3. A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
4. Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott
5. Rules by Cynthia Lord
6. Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll
7. Rogue by Lyn Miller-Lachman
8. Real by Carol Cujec
9. Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos
10. Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury
11. Shake it up: How to be Young, Autistic, and Make an Impact by Quincy Hansen

For Parents:
1. Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry Prizant
2. Carly’s Voice by Arthur Fleischmann
3. Lost At School (A Series) by Dr. Ross Greene
4. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child by Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
5. We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric Garcia
6. I Will Die On This Hill by Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards

 

Autism Awareness Events in Milwaukee

1. Milwaukee Bucks Sensory Friendly Game- 4/2
2. More than Just a Mom 2-day Workshop- 4/5-4/6
During this workshop, you will learn how to reclaim happiness and strength, you will
find peace within yourself, you will learn how to manage the stress of it all, you will
learn how to connect with your child, and so much more.
3. CLMB for Autism (C4A) Fundraising Event- 4/16
Each team will climb for 20 Minutes and compete for their best distance. Meanwhile, we
will have a live DJ, giveaway raffles from vendors such as Lululemon & Rhone, snacks
from vendors such as Mush, coffee from Valentine Co., and much more! Bring your
friends and family as we sweat, scream, and cheer for this wonderful cause!
4. More than Just a Mom 2-day Workshop- 4/19-4/20
During this workshop, you will learn how to reclaim happiness and strength, you will
find peace within yourself, you will learn how to manage the stress of it all, you will
learn how to connect with your child, and so much more
5. Bradley Tech Autism Awareness Walk- 4/22
This community walk is to help support the lives of individuals who live with Autism
Spectrum Disorder! This walk is free, no registration required and open to the
community!
6. Foundation Workshop- 4/22
Working 1:1 with a mentor, students on the autism spectrum explore drawing and create
a poster based on an area of their interest.
7. Betty Brinn Sensory Friendly Day- 4/23
We hope our Sensory-Friendly Sessions will provide opportunities to navigate social
situations, encourage peer-to-peer interaction and develop confidence through play.
Our sessions include open-play and facilitated programming. The Museum may
welcome trusted community partners to attend to provide resources and answer
questions.
8. Foundation Workshop- 4/29
Working 1:1 with a mentor, students on the autism spectrum explore drawing and create
a poster based on an area of their interest]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:16:00 GMT WAPA's Quarterly Newsletter - Q1 2023 Pulse: What WAPA is Doing for You https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=636617 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=636617 Read what WAPA is doing for you recently, including a message from your WAPA President, upcoming CME events, PA Board updates, WAPA news, member spotlights, and more! Click the image below for the full edition.

]]> Tue, 4 Apr 2023 21:06:00 GMT WAPA salutes Kaylee Jensen – March Member Spotlight! https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=633840 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=633840 WAPA salutes Kaylee Jensen – March Member Spotlight!

"My advice to prospective students is to find a program that will support and shape you into the type of provider that you want to be; one that will support your specific passions and help you grow as a person and a provider. Then, when you are a PA, don't forget that passion to serve your community."

Should you or a Wisconsin PA you know be spotlighted! Let WAPA know:

https://www.wapa.org/page/WAPAMemberSpotlight

]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 17:02:00 GMT WAPA salutes Jean Fischer, PA-C – February Member Spotlight! https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=633839 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=633839 WAPA salutes Jean Fischer, PA-C – February Member Spotlight!

"Please take care of yourself so that you can care for others. It’s okay and important to balance your mental and physical health with your professional and family obligations. Remember to support the profession on the local, state and national levels. It’s been an honor and privilege to be a Wisconsin PA, serving as an educator and clinician."

Should you or a Wisconsin PA you know be spotlighted! Let WAPA know:

https://www.wapa.org/page/WAPAMemberSpotlight

]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 16:59:00 GMT WAPA salutes Tiffany Buchholz, PA-C – January Member Spotlight! https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=629969 https://www.wapa.org/news/news.asp?id=629969 WAPA salutes Tiffany Buchholz, PA-C – January Member Spotlight!

"It doesn't get easier, you get better. Forget all the reasons it won't work."

Should you or a Wisconsin PA you know be spotlighted! Let WAPA know:

https://www.wapa.org/page/WAPAMemberSpotlight

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