Education:

 

Marshall University

Bachelor's of Science, Cum Laude, Biology 2000

 

Marshall University, Master of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Biology 2002

 

Alderson Broaddus College, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Magna

Cum Laude, 2005

 

Professional Experience/Interests:

• 2013-present: Certified Physician Assistant, Boone Memorial Hospital

• 2013-present: Certified Physician Assistant, MedExpress Urgent Care

• 2011-2013: Certified Physician Assistant, Eden Family Practice, Logan, WV

• 2005-2010: Certified Physician Assistant, Varney Medical Center, Varney, WV

 

Boards:

• Physician Assistant Member of the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy, 2013-present

 

Professional Organizations:

• West Virginia Association of Physician Assistants

• American Association of Physician Assistants

 

Faculty/Preceptor:

• Alderson Broaddus University, Philippi, WV  2011-present

 

Volunteer:

• In-Action Project, Co-founder - Mission Statement: A faith based organization with a desire to assist those in need and feed the hungry in rural southern  West Virginia.

• BMH Cares Volunteer Program

 

License and Qualifications:

• Licensed Physician Assistant

• Ability to observe, assess & record symptoms, reactions and progress of patients

• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures with electronic health records experience

• Strong knowledge of medications (dosing, contraindications and side effects)

• Strong emphasis of patient education and preventative medicine

 

Personal:

• Born and raised in southern WV, Heather currently resides in Chapmanville with her husband, Ronald and their son, RJ.

 

Practice Location at Boone Memorial Hospital:

• Brighter Futures