about us
Welcome to our club! WE CAN'T WAIT TO meet you :)
Welcome to our club! WE CAN'T WAIT TO meet you :)
Mission
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
Purpose
The purpose of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.
What we've done
Here is some of what Renton High School HOSA has been up to!
Here is some of what Renton High School HOSA has been up to!
FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2023
On November 18th, Renton High School brought 15 members to attend Washington HOSA's Western Region Fall Leadership Conference. With such a high attendance this year for Washington, there were many chances to network and meet a bunch of new people with similar interests! Especially with workshops run by the state officers, medical professionals, and a member of the IEC- our Central Region Vice President, Tristan Rothrum!
VACCINE CLINIC VOLUNTEERING (OCT 2023)
In October, our chapter collaborated with local health vaccine distributors such as Safeway and CVS to volunteer to organize vaccine clinics at Renton High School and Dimmitt Middle School. Members dedicated multiple days to guide, support, and run the clinic for those coming to receive the COVID-19 and Flu vaccines.
CTSO JAM (OCT 2023)
On October 28th, 3 members representing our HOSA chapter attended Hazen's district event, the CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) JAM! Here, members attended interactive workshops, reunited with other students within our school district, and participated in the mock competition.
Congratulations to Angela Vu for placing within the Top 10 and receiving a medal for the mock competition (interview role play)!
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2023
At the 2023 International Leadership Conference, 5 members of our club traveled to Dallas, Texas. 3 of them are international qualifiers for their respective events! During ILC, besides competing, members attended informative workshops, met with medical professionals, attended the expo to see other opportunities past high school, networked with other members across the globe, and even going to Six Flags for some extra fun!
CERT TRAINING VOLUNTEERING (JUNE 2023)
On June 3rd, our club and district were offered the opportunity to volunteer at the Renton Fire Station for the City of Renton. This event had members act as victims in the scenario for the CERT class training, and got some realistic-looking fake injuries! Member got to practice their quick thinking skills with their reactions and dialogue to guide the CERT class to treat them accurately.
Honorable Mention
Congratulations to duo team Brigitte Camarillo-Martinez and Hannah Tan for their work in the Emotional Well-Being Challenge (ILC qualified)!
Our chapter got recognized for HOSA Happenings (ILC qualified)!
STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2023
At SLC, members competed in their events and attended workshops! With so many activities to choose from besides competition time, our club had a wonderful time at SLC. Our chapter also completed the Washington HOSA photo challenge! Members even had the great honor of getting to know Washington's state officers and HOSA's International President for 2022-2023, Kartik Tyagi!
FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2022
FLC was an exciting time! With fun and educating workshops, along with a great opening and closing ceremony. Members had the chance to meet and connect with many new people, including Washington's state officers, as well as even a member of the IEC - our Western Region Vice President for 2022-2023, Vivian On! Our members had a great and memorable time at Hazen High School.
VACCINE CLINIC VOLUNTEERING (OCT-NOV 2022)
Throughout the months of October and November, HOSA members dedicated their weekends volunteering at Satori Elementary School, Dimmitt Middle School, and Renton High School to provide guidance for families and support for children coming to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
HOSA Members recognized on the Renton School District's Instagram page for their volunteer work.
REDHAWK DAY (AUG 2022)
Before school officially started, our officers got together for Renton High School's Redhawk Day (orientation) to introduce HOSA to incoming freshmen and more students of Renton! It was a successful day with pages full of sign-ups from interested students!
We are excited to start up the school year again for HOSA!
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2022
From June 21st-28th, 3 members from our chapter got the amazing opportunity to go to Nashville, TN for ILC! At ILC, our chapter was recognized for HOSA Happenings!
HOSA Members were recognized on the Renton School District page for their achievements.
Honorable Mention
Our chapter placed 1st overall for HOSA Happenings (ILC Qualification!)
VACCINE CLINIC VOLUNTEERING (NOV-DEC 2021)
Throughout the months of November and December, HOSA members dedicated after school and weekend volunteering at Dimmitt Middle School and Renton High School to provide guidance for families and support for children coming to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
HOSA Members recognized on the Renton School District's Instagram page for their volunteer work.
World Mental Health Day 2021
In support of World Mental Health day, our club worked together after school to prepare nearly 100 care packages for students including inspirational notes, mints, and gum.
FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2021
Fall Leadership Conference this year was exciting, even though it was virtual! With events such as a keynote speaker and many workshops, it was worth attending!
2020-2021 HOSA-Future Health Professionals Theme: "Unlock Your Potential!”
VIRTUAL STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
(VSLC) 2020-2021
Although State Leadership Conference was held virtually, we still participated in the many competitions & workshops available! Our members competed in Health Science events such as Medical Terminology and Behavioral Health, and Team Events including EMT and Forensic Science.
Honorable Mentions
Himansa Poudel placed 9th for Healthy Lifestyle
Quanay Hollins and Margarette Tumbaga placed 10th in EMT
Our chapter placed 3rd overall for HOSA Happenings (ILC Qualification!)
blood drive @
RENTON HIGH SCHOOL
RENTON HIGH SCHOOL
In the Fall of 2020, our HOSA chapter worked with Bloodworks Northwest to host a blood drive at Renton High School. 70 people were registered, 64 donated, and there were 17 first-timers! In total, 192 patients were saved.
Pacific Northwest Blood Donors Needed!
On April 23, 2021, Bloodworks Northwest declared a "Code Red" alert to combat the ongoing significant blood shortage affecting local hospitals and trauma centers over the last few weeks. All regions of the U.S. are currently experiencing a shortage, so Bloodworks is asking for your help!
APPOINTMENTS & INFORMATION AT:
BloodworksNW.org or 800-398-7888
Want to know more about the importance of donating blood? Click here!
HOSA members received T-shirts from Bloodworks NW in appreciation of our efforts!
HOSA WEEK 2019
Poster created by HOSA members to spread awareness schoolwide for National Diabetes Month!
Renton HOSA Competition
Jackie Abrego and Kim Anaya compete in EMT event at SLC '20
They placed 3rd & competed at ILC!
Competitive Events
The Competitive Events Program is designed to motivate HOSA members and provide a system for recognizing the competencies developed by members through Health Science and Biomedical Science class instruction, related job training, and HOSA related activities.
Competitive events are designed to motivate HOSA members to improve their knowledge and skills. HOSA does not provide competition for competition's sake. HOSA provides a national competitive events program as a means of recognizing those students who are willing to pursue excellence by preparing for competition and having the determination to attend a conference and participate in a competitive event.
Mannequin infant inside a Mobile Clinic
Lily Bui and Charisse Marshall's poster for the
Health Career Display event
A slide presented by college students during the
Speech Language Pathology/Audiology workshop
Brigitte Camarillo-Martinez and Hannah Tan's poster for the Health Career Display event
Kaylee Yeung and Angela Vu for the Research Poster event
HOSA MEETINGS
WHAT WE TYPICALLY DO DURING MEETINGS
WHAT WE TYPICALLY DO DURING MEETINGS
On a typical day, during our meetings, we have a fun day planned! We start off with fun icebreakers, then dive into discussing our past, current, and upcoming events and activities.
During competition season, meetings dive deeper into preparing for everyone's events for the state and international conferences.
For a science-based meeting, members made slime to understand the molecular bonds with polymer and how we can connect it to human bodies (the plasma).
A retired Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) came in and taught students how to listen for irregular heart beats and how to feel a pulse.
Over the past year we've...
• Had guest speakers come in to talk about their occupation & participate in Q&A sessions.
• Hosted & promoted a Blood Drive for the community
• Held multiple club bonding event nights for our members
• Participated in HOSA competition events & workshops
TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE ACTIVITY (OCT 2022)
In 2 of our meetings in October, we learned how to take blood pressure! Members partnered up and worked together as they took turns practicing how to use a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Preparing our members for competition by learning practical skills for their events!
LUNG MODEL CRAFT DAY (JAN 2022)
On our last meeting in the month of January, we made interactive lung models to better understand the respiratory system. Members used straws, balloons and plastic cups to replicate the respiratory system and understand its components and functions.
HOSA DURING THE PANDEMIC 2020-21
VIRTUAL meetings
Due to COVID-19 and other circumstances, this year we have held all HOSA meetings over Zoom. We've done things such as virtual guest speakers and club bondings all online to continue connecting with our HOSA members!
Vaccination information
As Washington opens vaccination to all people ages 12+ to help end this pandemic, HOSA has encouraged all members to get vaccinated & provided resources for finding a vaccination site near you. Find more information about the vaccines here!
LOGO CONTEST
Our 2020-21 Student Logo Design winner, created by Bethany Rubinos!
OTHER LOGO DESIGN SUBMISSIONS!
by Himansa Poudel
by
Charisse Marshall
by Brittny Nguyen
Club Bonding
Take a peek at what HOSA has done for club bondings!
HOSA X UNICEF FRIENDSGIVING – NOV 16th 2023
In a joint meeting with UNICEF, both clubs came together to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends! On this day the clubs played games, partook in some group bonding, and enjoyed food brought by others!
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in this wholesome event!
END OF YEAR POTLUCK –JUNE 1ST, 2023
Our last meeting of the year! To end the year off strong and have a great start to June - our club held a potluck to celebrate an amazing year. Members honored seniors, played games and had good food. Thank you to everyone who came through with a snack or drink to share! It is a great way to end off a strong year and bond before summer.
A special last thank you to our HOSA Seniors for all of your hard work over the year and best wishes to you all! Our HOSA chapter will always support you!
Among us night –
October 30th, 2020
October 30th, 2020
One of HOSA's most memorable bonding activities was Among Us Night! This was our first virtual club bonding event.
"BACKYARD" GAME DAY –
APRIL 3rd, 2021
HOSA members gather together on a weekend to play fun group games on Backyard!
HOSA x UNICEF JOINT CLUB BONDING –
APRIL 30th, 2021
From April 24th-30th, Renton HOSA joined hands with the Renton UNICEF Club for World Immunization Week to raise awareness in our school, community, and on social media, about the importance of vaccines. To celebrate our work together, we held a joint virtual game day!