By: Kiana Madrigal
At Paupack, HOSA (Health Occupants Students of America), a chapter of nearly sixty students, takes pride in organizing three school blood drives each year. As members of HOSA- Future Health Professionals, students lead the effort by signing donors during lunches, providing patient and student education about the donation process, and making last-minute rounds during fourth block to give everyone one final opportunity to participate. Students genuinely value being part of the blood drive because it allows them to step into the role of future health professionals while making a meaningful impact on their community. “Running the blood drive is more than just an event, it’s a real-world healthcare experience.” – Adria Malinchak. They learn how to communicate with donors, ease anxieties, and promote patient safety. This year’s blood drive was a total success with 39 units of blood collected and five people donating Power Reds.
