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College for Healthy Communities

ATSU’s Central Coast Physician Assistant program fit needs of student as mother, future PA

When Yesenia Maldonado, PA, ’25, was looking for a physician assistant program that fit within […]

Posted: November 15th, 2024

Emphasis on diversity and inclusion led student to choose ATSU’s College for Healthy communities

As an individual from a diverse background, Jayda Leanne Bowens, PA, ’25, sought a school […]

Posted: October 2nd, 2024

Rising stars: ATSU’s newest graduates prepare to shape the future of healthcare

A new class of healthcare professionals is stepping into the spotlight, ready to make their […]

Posted: September 25th, 2024

ATSU-CHC celebrates 82 physician assistant grads, honors Central Coast healthcare leader

A.T. Still University’s College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) in Santa Maria, California, celebrated 82 graduates […]

Posted: September 23rd, 2024

The moments in between: ATSU student-submitted photos capture favorite moments along their academic journey

From the moment students enter their academic program at ATSU, they are immersed in a […]

Posted: September 20th, 2024

ATSU-CHC student named director at large and chair for diversity of LBGT PA Caucus

Efren Torres, PA, ’24, of the Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program at A.T. Still […]

Posted: September 12th, 2024

ATSU-CCPA students volunteer at Santa Barbara County Public Health Back-to-School Health Fair

Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program students and faculty at A.T. Still University’s College for […]

Posted: August 26th, 2024

ATSU’s College for Healthy Communities in California preparing new generation of PAs

When Kelsee Bing Smith, PA, ’25, envisions her future, she sees herself as a physician […]

Posted: August 15th, 2024

ATSU-CHC welcomes newest CCPA class with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) in Santa Maria, California, conducted a White […]

Posted: August 9th, 2024

ATSU-CHC hosts Founders & Friends event

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) held its second annual Founders & Friends event […]

Posted: July 9th, 2024

Photos: ATSU-CHC hosts Diversity Fair in Santa Maria

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities’ (ATSU-CHC) Diversity Enrichment in Education Committee (DEEC) hosted its […]

Posted: May 2nd, 2024

ATSU-CHC student wants to fulfill program’s mission, serve medically underserved communities

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Maria […]

Posted: March 25th, 2024

ATSU-CHC mission to serve underserved made program perfect for physician assistant student

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities’ (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Mariana […]

Posted: February 29th, 2024

2023 TLC Innovation in Teaching for Learning Award Winners

A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) hosted the annual Innovation in Teaching […]

Posted: February 7th, 2024

ATSU-CHC Central Coast Physician Assistant program announces new chair, director

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Dean Eric Sauers, PhD, announced Jennifer Harrington, DMSc, […]

Posted: January 22nd, 2024

Focus on serving underserved communities led student to ATSU-College for Healthy Communities

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Chanah […]

Posted: December 12th, 2023

ATSU-CHC holds welcome reception for CCPA class of 2025

A.T. Still University’s College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) welcomed the Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) […]

Posted: October 17th, 2023

ATSU’s CCPA Medical Spanish Club preparing students to deliver multilingual care

Building a trusting provider-patient relationship is essential to ensuring all patients are seen and heard, […]

Posted: September 20th, 2023

ATSU-CHC graduates inaugural CCPA class

A.T. Still University’s College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) graduated its inaugural Central Coast Physician Assistant […]

Posted: September 11th, 2023

ATSU-CHC Central Coast Physician Assistant program student enjoying the journey

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Francisco […]

Posted: August 30th, 2023

ATSU-CHC students volunteer, connect with community at health fairs

Students from A.T. Still University’s College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) are making their mark on […]

Posted: August 24th, 2023

ATSU-CHC celebrates the CCPA class of 2024 with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) hosted a White Coat Ceremony for its […]

Posted: August 18th, 2023

ATSU-CHC students partner with Vitalant for blood drive

A.T. Still University’s College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program recently […]

Posted: August 15th, 2023

ATSU-CHC student’s personal experience in underserved community sparks desire for change

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Jaquinta […]

Posted: July 5th, 2023

ATSU-CHC student named as fellow of LBGT PA Caucus and PAs for Latino Health

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) student Efren Torres, PA, ’24, will be representing […]

Posted: June 12th, 2023

ATSU-CHC’s goal of educating culturally humble PAs appealed to first-year student Torres Jr.

In preparing to apply to Physician Assistant (PA) programs, Francisco Torres Jr. enrolled in a […]

Posted: April 20th, 2023

ATSU-CHC student helping to provide substance abuse counseling and more on Central Coast

For A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) student Francis “Frank” Lagattuta II, PA, ’24, […]

Posted: March 7th, 2023

ATSU-CHC named a City of Santa Maria featured business

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) in Santa Maria, California has been named the […]

Posted: January 30th, 2023

ATSU-CHC students spread holiday spirit to local families through community outreach project

Students in A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities’ (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program […]

Posted: December 19th, 2022

ATSU-CHC student says Physician Assistant program preparing him for future in healthcare

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (PA) program student Tomislav […]

Posted: November 7th, 2022

ATSU-CHC celebrates inaugural CCPA program students with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program celebrated the […]

Posted: September 2nd, 2022

ATSU-CHC students provide bandanas, skin-cancer prevention materials to community

A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program students recently […]

Posted: August 16th, 2022

ATSU-CHC Physician Assistant student says program putting him on path to success

A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Physician Assistant program student Matthew Chan, PA, ’23, […]

Posted: August 12th, 2022

Dr. Sauers named dean of ATSU’s College for Healthy Communities in Santa Maria, California

Eric Sauers, PhD, AT, FNATA, ’97, has been named dean of A.T. Still University’s College […]

Posted: June 2nd, 2022

ATSU-CHC students, faculty, staff hold day of action in honor of Cesar Chavez Day

A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program students, faculty, […]

Posted: April 7th, 2022

Higher Learning Commission approves newest ATSU campus, college in Santa Maria, California

A.T. Still University (ATSU) announces effective Jan. 10, 2022, the Institutional Actions Council of the […]

Posted: January 31st, 2022

ATSU CCPA students support Day of the Farm Worker health and resource event

A.T. Still University (ATSU) launched the Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program to make a […]

Posted: December 17th, 2021

ATSU CCPA students volunteer at Santa Maria toy and household necessities drive

Dozens of first-year students from A.T. Still University’s Central Coast Physician Assistant Program in Santa […]

Posted: December 16th, 2021

Photos: ATSU Central Coast Physician Assistant students receive stethoscopes

During the opening week of A.T. Still University’s Central Coast Physician Assistant program in Santa […]

Posted: October 21st, 2021

Photos from ATSU’s Central Coast Physician Assistant program opening

What a week it has been for A.T. Still University (ATSU). From our roots in […]

Posted: October 1st, 2021

ATSU welcomes first Central Coast Physician Assistant program students

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), a comprehensive health professions graduate education institution, along […]

Posted: September 27th, 2021

A.T. Still University announces Central Coast PA Program

A.T. Still University (ATSU) anticipates establishing a California-based physician assistant (PA) studies program, Central Coast […]

Posted: May 31st, 2019