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.
In some cases, a medical assistant may be tasked with look at a patient's throat, and swabbing for strep infection. Some medical assistant may draw blood from patients for testing. Medical assistants are generally responsible for taking patients' medical histories. Medical assistants may schedule appointments for a busy doctor's office. Some medical assistants also take on secretarial duties. Medical assistants are often called upon to take a patient's blood pressure and other vital signs. Patients often meet with a medical assistant prior to meeting with a doctor.