Midway Medical Center employees attended the NC Society of Medical Assistant’s educational seminar in Gastonia, NC on February 20, 2016. The seminar included standards for back pain care and current trends such as the physical and emotional benefits of having pets. Attendees in the back row are: Heidi Sams, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assistant; Shirley Sawyer, CMA (AAMA), CPC, Operations Manager; and Heather Wines, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assistant. Front row: Tammy Smith, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assistant; Phyllis Inman, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assistant, and Janet Wyatt, CMA (AAMA) Clinical Supervisor.