Medical Assistants Day was Oct. 19 and recognizes the contributions and important work of our nation’s over 190,000 medical assistants according to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Bob Immel, evening staff and student support assistant, presented Rachel Duff, adjunct instructor, and her class of students some well-earned treats. Medical assistants provide clinical and administrative support for physicians and other medical professionals by running the front office, drawing blood, administering vaccinations, taking patients’ vital signs and more.