Baptist Health’s Ada Sochanska Named ‘PA of the Year’ by Arkansas Academy of PAs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health is proud to announce that Ada Sochanska, PA-C, has been named the 2026 PA of the Year by the Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants (ARAPA). This prestigious recognition was announced recently during ARAPA’s 50th anniversary celebration, honoring a physician assistant who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, leadership and service.

Since beginning her career in Infectious Diseases in 2018, Sochanska has distinguished herself through her clinical expertise and compassionate care. Her early career was defined by her work on the front lines of the global COVID-19 pandemic, an experience that deepened her commitment to addressing health care inequities across Arkansas.

In addition to her clinical work at Baptist Health, Sochanska has served as president of ARAPA, leading the organization with a focus on growth and professional opportunity. Her extensive service includes roles on ARAPA’s CME, Legislative, and Communications & Outreach Committees. This year, she also represents Arkansas as a delegate to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) House of Delegates.

Beyond her professional leadership, Sochanska remains deeply rooted in community service, frequently volunteering her time at a free clinic in Pulaski County to ensure quality care is accessible to all.

About Baptist Health

For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 300 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 75 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 12,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. Baptist Health is certified as a Great Place to Work and is honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.org, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.