Chapter Spotlight: Booker T. Washington High School’s Healthcare Students Celebrate 100 Years of Wellness

Booker T. Washington High School’s Healthcare Students Celebrate 100 Years of Wellness

Inspired by Booker T. Washington High School's centennial anniversary celebrations, during which the school honored a century of excellence, the school's HOSA-Future Healthcare Professionals chapter crafted the "100 Years of Wellness" campaign as their entry for the annual Georgia State Leadership Conference competition.

HOSA provides healthcare students with opportunities to expand their knowledge, skills, and leadership development in the medical field. Its members participate in several health-related competitive events that challenge them to grow and innovate. From mental health promotion to health science events and emergency preparedness, students have the freedom to better their community through their ideas and services. As members of one of Washington’s HOSA teams, Belle Williams, Harmoni Griffin, and Nancy Rivera recognized the need for accessible, efficient health education among their peers. They developed the "100 Years of Wellness" campaign to equip Atlanta’s youth, especially Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students, with the knowledge to navigate the healthcare system confidently. By addressing topics such as healthcare, patient rights, and the basics of health insurance, “100 Years of Wellness” has played a significant role in empowering students to take control of their well-being. To reach students quickly, the team hosted digital interactive workshops on Instagram, such as the “Rx for Knowledge” post, where people received a fun, personalized prescription centered around healthcare literacy. This included tips on health insurance, knowing patient rights, and accessing local resources.

Currently, their outreach is ongoing through a collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine to introduce the importance of blood pressure maintenance to health students. Through this initiative, they are paving the way for a future where health education is accessible to all and every student is empowered to shape a better, healthier community.

Washington’s HOSA chapter looks forward to influencing and affecting progress within the healthcare industry and supporting the next generation of healthcare leaders.

The APS community is invited to join Washington’s HOSA chapter in celebrating the school’s notable legacy, supporting the “100 Years of Wellness” campaign, and cheering them on to victory in the upcoming competition.

Written by Belle Williams