Oct. 27, 2026
South College welcomed around 50 students and advisors to its Pittsburgh campus for the 2026 PENN HOSA Western Region Fall Leadership Conference on Oct. 27.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization designed to empower middle school, high school and college students to become leaders in the health community, through education, collaboration and experience. South College has partnered with HOSA-Future Health Professionals and hosted events and competitions at its campuses across the country, including Nashville and Indianapolis.
The Western Pennsylvania regional conference included tours, demonstrations and interactive workshops on networking, chapter management and advisor collaboration as well as updates from the Competitive Events Leadership Committee (CELC). Student members include middle school, high school and college students.
“We’re honored to host the Western Region Fall Leadership Conference at our campus,” South College Pittsburgh President Dr. Anne Petrella said. “We are proud of our classroom and clinical spaces that help prepare highly skilled healthcare providers and we are always eager to help students explore a future in healthcare.”
HOSA-member students, counselors and instructors toured the college, watched lab simulations and saw firsthand the educational healthcare training that is available at South College Pittsburgh.
Healthcare already accounts for 13% of Pittsburgh’s jobs and demand for healthcare providers continues to grow. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the healthcare industry will add about 1.9 million jobs each year through 2034.
South College prepares the next generation of skilled practitioners through experienced faculty and modern labs for radiography, surgical technology, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing and respiratory therapy.
Located in Pittsburgh’s North Hills community in Cranberry Township, the South College campus offers a variety of healthcare programs, including Bachelor of Science in Nursing and healthcare-centric Associate of Science programs in Surgical Technology, Nursing, Health Science (Pre-Nursing), Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Respiratory Therapy, along with certificate programs in Practical Nursing and other related programs.
For additional information about South College Pittsburgh, visit south.edu/pittsburgh.
South College offers more than 150 academic programs and concentrations at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and through Competency-Based Education (CBE). To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 22,000 students and is proud of its more than 25,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and CBE. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
