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HASC Welcomes Pacific Grove Hospital CEO

Stefanie Magalong, chief executive officer, Pacific Grove Hospital

HASC is pleased to welcome Stefanie Magalong as chief executive officer of Pacific Grove Hospital, a psychiatric and behavioral health facility in Riverside. In her role, Magalong focuses on driving sustainable growth, operational excellence and cultivating a strong, values‑driven organizational culture. She partners closely with leadership teams and key stakeholders to translate strategic vision into focused execution and measurable results.

With more than 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Magalong brings a deep understanding of patient care and healthcare operations. Her career spans multiple levels of treatment and care settings. Prior to assuming her current role, she served as a licensed therapist, clinical director and chief operating officer . This diverse background allows her to lead with both clinical insight and operational discipline.

Stefanie is dedicated to advancing high‑quality patient care, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a collaborative, engaged team culture. Passionate about mental health advocacy, she is committed to driving strategic initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes while upholding the hospital’s mission to deliver compassionate, effective mental health services to the community.

Pacific Grove Hospital is a nationally recognized 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency facility. The hospital treats voluntary patients in three units: chemical dependency, psychiatric services and partial hospitalization. Learn more at pacificgrovehospital.com.