By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

On May 24, 2024, U.S. Army Recruiting Commander LTC Kourtney Logan relinquished command to LTC (and CHS alumna) Jessica Horine.

Horine, who earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008, is coming from Honolulu as the Chief of Operational Medicine for the U.S. Army Pacific Command.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Since she was young, Diana Hernandez has had a drive to become a Physician Assistant. She saw firsthand her family’s difficulty in accessing healthcare, and it made her want to be able to help others.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Fact: Greater than half a million Kentuckians struggle with substance use disorder.

That’s why the PAthways to a Healthier Kentucky Program is so important, say those in the Physician Assistant Studies Program in the College of Health Sciences.  

On Thursday, May 16, the College of Health Sciences came out for an end of the year celebration at the Longship Club at Kroger Field.

This story appears in the latest issue of Gateway Magazine. Find all of our issues here. 

By Ryan Clark and Sara Pisoni
CHS Contributors

You could say that 23-year-old Kelsey Markle has a need.

A need for speed.

Dean Scott Lephart, PhD, always says that other than Commencement, the Faculty and Staff Awards are his favorite day of the year. 

Thursday, May 9, those in the College of Health and Sciences were able to celebrate again, and several faculty and staff were honored with awards. 

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

Congratulations go out to Shelley Irving, MSPAS, PA-C, an Assistant Professor and Site Director of the Morehead Campus for the UK Department of Physician Assistant Studies, who has agreed to serve on the Board of Governors of Claire Blue Health LLC.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

There were a range of emotions when students in the College of Health Sciences graduated Friday morning.

Joy. Pride. Relief. And even a bit of sadness.

By Ryan Clark
CHS Communications Director

This story appears in the latest issue of Gateway magazine, the official magazine of The College of Health Sciences:
 

All over the world, people are working together to provide quality healthcare as Physician Assistants.