In this time of crisis, Hidden Heroes come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and situations. From the littlest kindness to being on the front lines, the CNHP family is serving in so many different capacities.

Alumna Aprill Hogue shares her experience with the Creative Arts Therapies program in celebration of CAT Week.

Alumna Rebekka Dieterich-Hartwell, shares her experience with the Creative Arts Therapies program in celebration of CAT Week.

We celebrate the long and distinguished career of Gretchen Fox '91, PA-C and her dedication to the education of physician assistants.

Alumna Natasha Goldstein-Levitas, shares her experience with the Creative Arts Therapies program in celebration of CAT Week.

Alumnus Akash Bhatia shares his experience with the Creative Arts Therapies program in celebration of CAT Week.

At least 220 students came to hear George Yancy, PhD, speak at the Distinguished Presenters Series launched last year by the College of Nursing and Health Profession's Board of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. His lecture was entitled "The Danger of White Innocence," and sparked interest in continuing the conversation about many of the topics he raised.

The two students we are highlighting in this edition have wanting to have a career in healthcare in common. Ann Bonner was a kid when she realized the appeal of caring for people, but she was older when she figured out that being a physician assistant would combine all aspects she loves. Alec Proctor wasn’t sure how to realize his dream of a career in medicine until he found this profession.

Catch up with news about alumni, classmates and current students.

Shaina DePaul has a relative she particularly admired growing up, and because her aunt is a nurse, DePaul was able to land her first job in medicine early in her life. It was there that she discovered nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and the rest, as they say, is history. After graduating from Drexel’s program in 2016, this New York physician assistant and her husband take advantage of their new home city and their love of travel every chance they can.

Two years ago, Dean Gitlin launched a project that would celebrate and showcase people who represented the a deep-seated sense of purpose. In February, the College, along with 80 attendees, celebrated the 2020 People of Purpose at an event much like the inaugural of 2019.