This extracurricular club is open to all students and meets twice a month on Wednesdays.  New members are always welcome, simply attend a meeting and join us!  The mission of the Future Health Care Professionals Club is to promote interest and enthusiasm about the vast field of health care. Students' interests in the health care field will be nurtured through interactions with guest speakers, outings, and service opportunities, both in the school and outside charitable activities. This exposure to the field of health care will help students gain a better understanding of their own career goals.

Club News

5-1-2012                                                                                                                   Blood Drive - There will be a Blood Drive at Albertus Magnus High School on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:30pm.

Please consider donating blood:  the gift of life.  Students can sign up to donate during their lunch periods Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  Parents are encouraged to donate, and an appointment can be scheduled with Kim Gruffi at Dgruffi@aol.com or by calling 638-9081.

Donors must be between the ages of 16 and 76, be in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds.  16 and 17 year old donors must have parental permission.

Thank you.

3-21-2012

Pennies for Patients - program sponsored by the Future Health Care Professionals Club to help people with blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma -  Please collect coins and put them in the "Pennies for Patients" collection boxes distributed throughout the school. We will be collecting pennies until mid-April.

2-13-2012

Members of the Future Health Care Professionals Club visited Nyack Hospital Emergency Department on February 1, 2012 and delivered care packages to the pediatric patients.  The students heard presentations by Dr. Sachin Shah and by a panel of personable, knowledgeable, and inspiring guest speakers including Emergency Department nurses and Rockland Paramedics.  The students found the field visit to be a very positive and informative experience as they continue their exploration of different health care career options.

2-1-2012

American Cancer Society Daffodil Days

The Future Health Care Professionals Club will be taking orders for daffodil bouquets during the lunch periods on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.  A bunch of fresh-cut daffodils is $10 each, potted plants are $10 each, a Boyds Bear and a bunch is $25 each, and a Gift of Hope is $25 donation.  The daffodils will arrive during the week of March 19, 2012.  Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society.

Kim Gruffi, moderator

Dgruffi@aol.com

845 638-9081