Big Manitou Falls. Hike the trails of Pattison State Park near Superior, Wisconsin, to watch Big Manitou Falls pour into the Black River. At a little over 50 meters, Big Manitou Falls is the highest waterfall in the state. Its twin waterfall, the 9.5-meter Little Manitou Falls, is also located within the park.
What Physician Assistants Do[About this section] [To Top] Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.
Physician assistants (PAs) work closely with doctors and handle duties that range from taking medical histories to setting simple fractures. They are allowed to prescribe medications in some states. Many PAs specialize in a particular area of medicine, such as pediatrics.