The MHCS Physician Assistants are an integral part of the team of medical providers. A Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical professional who works as part of a team with a physician. MHCS has three PAs located at each of the medical clinics. Along with providing support for the physicians in the clinic setting, the PAs perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses and provide patient education. Our PAs can be seen working in the patient wing of Memorial Hospital, the Hospital's emergency department, and at local nursing homes.