Rachel Midwood, PTA, BS

The bill to move to general supervision of PTAs in private practice settings could bring benefits to rural and underserved areas. #PTAdvocacy

Last meeting of the day! @rhgormanpt @Aptaofma @APTAtweets @RepRichardNeal #PTAdvocacy

Momentum continues in the House! @Aptaofma @APTAtweets @Janebptncs @MidwoodRachel #PTAdvocacy

@rhgormanpt @Aptaofma @HeathJenningsPT @eric_folmar11 @SenWarren Great day on the Hill with colleagues advocating for our patients/clients, students and our profession. @MidwoodRachel #ptadvocacy

First meeting on the Hill went amazing this morning with @Aptaofma @Janebptncs @HeathJenningsPT @eric_folmar11 and @SenWarren legislative fellow. #ptadvocacy

We are always looking for motivated members to join our team and help move APTA MA forward. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q01pdFxm0

Are you a PTA student looking for resources and support for your future clinical journey? Well this event has you covered! Please join us May 11 at 6pm for a PTA Student Meet and Greet with the APTA MA PTA Special Interest Group. Pre register here: hubs.ly/Q018nDqR0

If another PTA tells me “hi I’m _______ , but I’m JUST a PTA.” Imma lose my mind. You’re a PTA. Say it with ya chest!

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OMG! THIS EVENT IS COMING UP SOON! Get your ticket ASAP! viewstub.com/2021-Regional-…

Hey that's APTAMA's @rhgormanpt & @maroneyt13 showing leadership in the debate on health care. Nicely done! hubs.ly/H0YXCc90

Together we sent 10,499 letters to CMS. Thank you! The voice of PTs, PTAs, patients, students, and supporters have undoubtedly been heard by CMS. The fight continues, we must continue to advocate for our profession and our patients. #FightTheCut apta.org/advocacy

Did You Hear the News? APTA President, Dr. Sharon Dunn (@DunnSdunn2) will be speaking at the PTA Town Hall on December 15th. Be sure to tune in to hear her and have the opportunity to post questions.

APTAMA Western District is celebrating PT Month & #PTDOS by giving back to the community with a month-long food drive! Collect donations through the month of October & drop off at your local food pantry. For more information contact Rachel Midwood at rachelmidwood28@gmail.com.

I was told 5️⃣ years ago by a classmate that, A podcast talking to PTs over a beer 🍺 “Won’t be something any “real PTs” actually listen to.” As an experiment 🔬 retweet 🔄 this if you’ve EVER listened 👂🏾 to one☝🏻episode from us & it brought you value 🙏🏻. #PhysicalTherapy

I #FightTheCut by sending my comments to CMS... "to continue providing my patients quality and collaborative care in their homes, so they can remain safe and engaged. I stand up for my patients will you?" -Megan Thibodeau

#ChapterSpotlight: APTAMA is joining a telehealth coalition with other health care providers to advocate for coverage of services post-pandemic. The PPC continues to collect patient success stories from all settings! Share your story with Kevin Flaherty at flahertykpt@gmail.com

#JoinAPTAMAinJuly! We are starting our membership drive off by spotlighting the most current chapter developments and the Board of Director members who help to make it all happen! Stay tuned to learn more and find out how you can get involved!

Still collecting my thoughts and reflecting on the last 5 days...I’m grateful to be surrounded by great knowledge and fantastic mentors! 💙 #APTAHOD #MembershipMatters #BetterTogether @APTAptac @Aptaofma

To support our members during COVID-19, APTA is offering Virtual NEXT with more than 20 programming hours and related CEUs for only $20 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Please explore all the programming and register at apta.org/VirtualNEXT/.