Case Studies

Health Youth Corps Conference

The Health Youth Corps Conference, hosted by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools-Health Services Department on November 18, focused on empowering students from the Central Valley to play an active role in promoting community health, both now and as future leaders. This impactful event welcomed students from Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare counties, giving them a platform to explore how they can influence the region's health outcomes and to deepen their understanding of health equity.

The conference aimed to inspire youth to see the importance of ensuring equal access to health opportunities for all members of the community. Students were encouraged to engage in discussions about health disparities and were provided with hands-on learning experiences to build practical skills for careers in healthcare. These activities included suturing, learning about epidemiology and contact tracing, and interacting with professionals in the healthcare field, such as doctors and college representatives. The experience helped students gain a better understanding of what it’s like to work in the health sector.

A highlight of the event was the Anatomage Tournament, an anatomy identification competition. Washington Unified's team took first place, while Kerman Unified's team earned second place. Both teams will be invited to represent their schools at the national Anatomage competition, which will be held at UNLV in June 2025.

The conference was made possible through the generous sponsorships of CalViva Health, Anthem Blue Cross, Camerena Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Community Health System. These organizations played a key role in supporting the event, ensuring that students had access to valuable resources and experiences that will help shape their future in health and community leadership.