LaDonna Hale

LaDonna Hale is a tenured Professor in the Department of Physician Associate at Wichita State University (WSU), within the College of Health Professions. She also serves as the Director of Assessment and Director of Research. Dr. Hale holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Kansas (1995) and a Master of Theological Studies from Newman University (2022).

Her professional background includes over 25 years of teaching advanced pharmacotherapy, research methods, and evidence-based practice to multidisciplinary healthcare students. She has earned both College and University-level teaching awards for her pedagogical excellence. Her research focuses on interprofessional education/practice and improving health outcomes for older adults, with notable contributions to fall prevention strategies, antibiotic stewardship, and sepsis care compliance.

Dr. Hale actively participates in community service, volunteering at the Guadalupe Clinic (JayDoc). Her publications (2001–2019) emphasize practical clinical topics like medication safety, trauma resuscitation protocols, and evidence-based practice implementation. She advocates for integrating technology in medical education and fostering collaborative healthcare teams.

Key professional contributions include:

• Developing the Fall Risk Reduction Toolkit for Kansas
• Leading pharmacist-involvement studies in trauma resuscitation
• Advancing interprofessional education through immersive learning models

Dr. Hale's work bridges clinical practice, education, and research to enhance patient care and healthcare provider preparedness.