Enrollment in St. Ambrose University's health sciences programs—such as its Master of Physician Assistant Studies program—has skyrocketed since these programs were established in the early 2000s. This comes as the university attempts to meet the rising demand for health care professionals in the Quad Cities.
For this week's Big Story in the Quad-City Times, education reporter Deirdre Baker takes a look at these programs, and their impact on the quality of health care in the Quad Cities.