To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded! - Ralph Waldo Emerson

The position of a certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) is the most important for those on a traditional healthcare administration career track. Though many students choose local training programs, relocating for certification provides advantages that few consider. Check out these 5 great reasons to pursue your medical administrative assistant certification while traveling.

5 Reasons to Travel for Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

I never imagined I would be a self-proclaimed “Mom turned CEO.” Growing up, I wasn’t raised to dream big. I envisioned my future as a stay-at-home mom with a big family, only slightly entertaining thoughts of being a Kindergarten teacher. Things didn't pan out how I imagined. At age 22, I gave birth to my first son and  stayed at home for four months: cleaning the house, doing dishes, and washing clothes repeatedly. This reality left me unfulfilled. Of course, I absolutely love both my son and motherhood; however, I felt the need to search for something greater. 

Derry-Londonderry’s waterfront will be overflowing with maritime-themed events and activities when the Foyle Maritime Festival returns

A four-day programme of events, from Tall Ships, on-water activities, circus and maritime market to music, animation and comedy will run from 27–30 June in the walled city.

Many businesses still settle for basic editing, leaving their PDFs looking like regular, uninspiring documents. But did you know your documents are more than just digital filing cabinets? They can be customized with a trusted editing tool like Lumin to become dynamic tools that captivate your audience, streamline workflows, and elevate your brand. 

As circumstances of all sorts continue to shift, and information of all sorts arrives from all directions, making time for centering and focus can be useful.

It can also be challenging.

Music can help with that. Giving the time needed to focus on one song, to center on repeated listenings of a favorite—or a whole orchestra piece or a whole album—can be refreshing. It can also offer space for new ideas to appear, new perspectives to evolve. Both of those may well be needed in these shifting times.