Sisters in Scrubs: The Bush Sisters’ Journey with Oswego Health
At Oswego Health, we love seeing passion for healthcare passed down through families—and in the case of sisters Lauren and Aubrey Bush, it’s a story that’s just getting started.
Lauren and Aubrey, both Fulton natives, share not only a last name but also a love for medicine that’s already shaping their futures. Their spark for healthcare was ignited through the Early College High School Program, a unique partnership between G. Ray Bodley High School, Cayuga Community College, and Oswego Health.
This program offers high school students a head start in healthcare by combining dual enrollment coursework—anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and psychology—with clinical shadowing across Oswego Health. Students rotate through departments including nursing, medical imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, central sterile, physical therapy, and wound care. The goal? To give students hands-on experiences that help them explore and prepare for healthcare careers.
For Lauren, this program was life-changing. While at G. Ray Bodley, she shadowed in Medical Imaging at Oswego Hospital and immediately knew she had found her path. “I loved the patient contact,” Lauren said. “The program showed me what the career really looked like, and many of the people I learned from back then are still here working alongside me today.”
Her early start helped her graduate from OCC a year ahead of schedule and step into her current role as a Medical Technologist Assistant at Oswego Health. With support from our Tuition Assistance Program, Lauren plans to continue advancing her career.
Her younger sister, Aubrey, was inspired by Lauren’s journey and is now following in her footsteps. A sophomore at G. Ray Bodley, Aubrey is officially part of the Early College Program. She has already shadowed in both Medical Imaging and Labor & Delivery—and she’s excited about exploring more areas of healthcare.
“I grew up hearing Lauren’s stories about the program and how much she learned,” Aubrey said. “Now I get to experience it for myself—and I love the opportunity.”
Healthcare passion runs deep in the Bush family. Their mom is a nurse, as are two of their aunts—including Rylie Smith, RN, from Case Management at Oswego Health.
Outside of scrubs, Aubrey plays soccer and both sisters work at Battle Island—but their love for Oswego Health is what stands out most. “This place feels like home,” Lauren said. “We’re grateful for the opportunities we’ve had here.”
Oswego Health is proud to partner with G. Ray Bodley High School and Cayuga Community College to inspire and prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders—students like Lauren and Aubrey Bush.