NEWS

Welcome back to an exciting new year of HOSA! We (the HOSA Executive Council) hope to use this blog and other forms of social media to interact in a greater capacity  with the nearly 235,000 HOSA members across the globe! The HOSA Blog will feature updates from the Executive Council, information about upcoming HOSA events, spotlights on health careers and opportunities, as well as local and state chapter activities. If you are interested in submitting a blog entry, please feel free to contact an Executive Council Member.

The 2018-2020 HOSA Service Project (selected by the 2018 Voting Delegates) is the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF). HOSA is excited to work with NPCF for the next two years in raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer.

The 2018 National Health Science Conference Leaves a Lasting Professional Development Impact

A unique National Health Science Conference recently concluded at the Downtown Denver Embassy Suites and Conference Center. The conference was organized by the National Consortium for Health Science Education, a collaborative of health science state leaders representing state education agencies, health-related organizations, and publishers and education resources providers.

Hospital Gowns Designed to Fit Male and Female Patients

The iGIANT® is delighted to announce that the winner for the 2018 iGIANT® HOSA Challenge competition is Angela Ballina. Angela is a sophomore at Belleview High School in Oscala, Florida. Her submission focused on the need for hospital gowns which are comfortable, practical and fit the needs of men and women. All to often, a one-size-fits all approach is taken which may not serve well the patient.

HOSA-Future Health Professionals was honored to have nearly 10,000 members, advisors and guests attend the 41st International Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, June 27-30, 2018.  HOSA was represented by 54 chartered associations including Canada, American Samoa and Puerto Rico as well as guests from China.

The highlight of every year for HOSA members is the HOSA International Leadership Conference.  This year's conference is being held in Dallas, Texas, June 27-30 at the Dallas Omni and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

The HOSA International Leadership Conference includes:

• Four exciting general sessions

• HOSA University for members, state officers and advisors

• Exhibits presented by health organizations and associations

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 54th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields.

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 HOSA Scholarship Program.  HOSA received over 400 scholarship applications that were reviewed – congratulations to all applications!  And thanks to HOSA’s partner, STEM Premier, for the platform for HOSA members to apply for this year’s scholarship.  View a list of the  2018 Scholarship Recipients.

With the recent outbreak of enterohemorrhagic E. coli in romaine lettuce (don’t buy any for the time being!), I’m reminded of the Ebola outbreak earlier this decade. During the height of the “scare”, I was an emergency department volunteer at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. My duties included assisting patients to their rooms, running samples and medications around the hospital, and ensuring that patients felt as though they were being properly cared for. One evening, though, I arrived to be assigned to a different task.