HS Students learn about hospital careers at Citrus Hospital

Today was an incredible day for 42 high school students from all three local high schools as they got a firsthand look at the exciting world of healthcare at Citrus Hospital! HCA Florida Healthcare, Citrus Hospital is committed to addressing the healthcare workforce shortage by providing early exposure, training, and economic opportunities to students. Many of these students are members of their school’s respective HOSA – Future Health Professionals clubs and Sriya Chandrupatla, a junior in Lecanto High School International Baccalaureate program and President of LHS HOSA was the brains behind this idea.

The students were given an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of the hospital, including the operating room, cardiac catheterization lab, emergency services, rehab, diagnostic imaging, and plant operations. But in addition to these traditional medical areas, the students also visited and learned about other essential departments, facilities services, and more. They had the opportunity to meet with the Bayflite helicopter and Medflight team on the helipad and learn about the critical role they play in providing medical transport services to the community. This was an unforgettable experience for the students as they got to see the equipment and learn about the work of the flight crew.

These hands-on learning experiences provided the students with a wealth of knowledge about the healthcare industry and helped them make informed decisions about their future careers. The chief executive officer of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, Lisa NummI, is thrilled to see students getting exposed to the healthcare industry and inspiring them to pursue careers in the field and make a positive impact on our community. She hopes that the exposure will contribute to the development of a well-educated and highly-skilled healthcare workforce in our community.

As a school board member, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend and support this great opportunity for our students. It is our hope that the hands-on learning experiences provided today will help students make informed decisions about their future careers and contribute to the development of a well-educated and highly-skilled healthcare workforce in our community.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Shaunda Burdette and the Citrus County Education Foundation, Vandana Chandrupatla, CCSB Director of Secondary Schools Darrick Buetter, CCSB PIO Lindsay Blair, Citrus Hospital Communication Director Katie Myers, LHS, CHS and CRHS HOSA club sponsors, Citrus County Schools, Citrus Hospital CEO Lisa NummI and HCA Florida Healthcare Citrus Hospital for making this day happen. Without their support and dedication, this educational opportunity would not have been possible. We are so proud to provide these opportunities and can’t wait to see these students make a difference in the healthcare industry in the future. Thanks to Sriya Chandrupatla for her initiative that made this possible!

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