Chapter Spotlight: Pickens High School attends SLC

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PHS HOSA is a student led organization that provides students with the opportunity to develop as leaders as well as future healthcare professionals. One of our major opportunities this year was to study and prepare for the State Leadership Conference (SLC) provided by Georgia HOSA.  On March 3rd, students kickstarted SLC by learning the chemistry and science behind everyone’s favorite dessert; ice cream. Dr. Maya Warren, an ice cream specialist and scientist, shared her personal journey that led to her unique career as well as the untold secrets behind the ingredients and production of ice cream. On March 4th, HOSA members virtually participated in many informational workshops and watched the Opening Session as GA HOSA’s State Leadership Conference began. On March 5th, SLC was in full swing as students engaged in several educational programs and seminars including, “Opioids and the Brain,” where students learned about opioids, its effects, and the harm that follows opioid abuse. Other programs allowed members the exceptional opportunity to engage in résumé building as well as making home-made hand sanitizer with Mercer Pharmacy school- virtually of course. On March 6th, SLC came to a close as competitors in each competition were ranked against opponents from all over the state of Georgia. Three PHS HOSA members placed in the top 10. These members are Grant Hooker who placed 3rd in the Research Poster Competition, Brooke Quarles placed 5th in Cultural Diversities and Disparities in Healthcare, Heather Vincent placed 10th in Medical Math. Congratulations to these finalists! Thank you for your support as PHS HOSA continues to grow students who will become future health professionals.