NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull Hosts Second Annual Healthcare Career Day for Over 120 High School Seniors
The North Brooklyn event inspires the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on learning, mentorship, and career exploration
Nov 20, 2025
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull proudly hosted its Second Annual Healthcare Career Day, welcoming high school seniors from across New York City for a day of learning, inspiration, and discovery. The event, coordinated by Woodhull’s Volunteer Services Department, provided students with a unique opportunity to explore both clinical and non-clinical career pathways in healthcare, including nursing, administration, surgery, behavioral health, facilities, and trades. Over 120 high school seniors met with professionals across hospital departments, participated in hands-on demonstrations, and gained valuable insights into the education and skills required to build rewarding healthcare careers. The day was designed to help young people envision a future in the healthcare industry — one grounded in compassion, community, and purpose.
“We were proud to host our Second Annual Career Day at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull — a meaningful event that continues our commitment to inspiring and guiding the next generation of healthcare professionals,” said Sandra Sneed, Chief Executive Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “It was a privilege to welcome so many bright and motivated students from our community, each eager to learn, explore, and connect with our dedicated staff. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare with compassion, purpose, and possibility.”
“It is such a privilege to support Woodhull’s continuing commitment to our local community,” said Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “These high school attendees represent the future of healthcare as well as the unlimited potential for growth in both their personal and professional lives. Kudos to the school and community leaders as well as the Woodhull staff who collaborated so well to provide this program. We will continue to do our part to provide a learning forum and serve as a resource to assist in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
The program began with opening remarks and greetings from hospital leadership, followed by a keynote address by Chief Nursing Officer Althea Senior-Morris. Students enjoyed an engaging and interactive agenda featuring sessions such as “Let’s Talk About Career Mapping,” “Entry-Level Job Opportunities in Healthcare,” “Woodhull Wears Fashion,” “Let’s Talk About Interviewing,” and the popular “Wrong Way/Right Way” skit, which demonstrated effective interview techniques in an entertaining and educational format.
“Career Day allows Woodhull to give back by showing young people pathways to meaningful, lifelong employment in healthcare,” said Dr. Ross MacDonald, Chief Medical Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “We hope to share the inspiration we feel in our work as part of a helping profession, and we lay the groundwork for the compassionate, skilled workforce that healthcare needs for the future.”
The morning also included videos highlighting Woodhull staff, icebreakers, and live polling activities. The day concluded with Interview Workshops led by Andy Rocher, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull Director of Recruitment, offering students hands-on experience in mock interviews and resume preparation.
“Career Day is more than an introduction to healthcare—it’s an invitation to imagine the possibilities,” said Althea Senior-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “At Woodhull, we are proud to open our doors to the next generation of changemakers and show them that a career in healthcare is not just about treating patients, but about serving a community with compassion, integrity, and purpose. Our hope is that today’s experience inspires these young minds to see themselves as the leaders and caregivers of tomorrow.”
“NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull Volunteer Services hosted a Healthcare Career Day for high school seniors within the NYC Public School system,” said Gwendolyn Murph, Director of Volunteer Services, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “This event offered students a unique opportunity to explore career pathways in the healthcare industry. Attendees engaged with healthcare professionals, participated in hands-on demonstrations, and gained valuable insights into various fields, including nursing, trades, and administration. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and equip students with the tools and knowledge to pursue successful careers in this dynamic and growing sector.”
To conclude the day, students received goodie bags filled with career resources and tools to support their pursuit of careers in healthcare. The event reflected Woodhull’s culture of mentorship and community engagement — empowering students to see themselves as part of the future healthcare workforce.
For more details or to learn more about how to participate in next year’s career day, please call 718-963-8022.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, part of the NYC Health + Hospitals health care system, is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Brooklyn. It is a premiere health care organization for key specialties, including surgery, women’s health, pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, renal services, ambulatory care/primary care, emergency medicine, and behavioral health services. Last year, the hospital received close to 480,000 ambulatory care visits and close to 100,000 emergency room visits. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/woodhull, and stay connected on Facebook.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually across more than 70 patient care locations in all five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and follow NYC Health + Hospitals on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
