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Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week: Black Mothers and Advocates Discuss Ways to Improve Health Care in Los Angeles

This week, organizations, advocates, and policymakers across the nation are celebrating the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week and furthering conversations about Black maternal health in the U.S. Last week, the White House issued a proclamation to officially recognize Black Maternal Health Week. Similarly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion in March 2021, declaring […]

President’s Message from George W. Greene

As COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to steadily drop in Southern California, concerns loom about the infectious BA.2 Omicron subvariant, which has become the dominant strain in the US. Some public health leaders attribute the declining trend in cases to vaccine uptake and natural immunity, however, many also warn of a potential uptick as early […]

HASC Thanks 2022 Annual Meeting Sponsors

We are so grateful to each sponsor that helps make our 2022 HASC Annual Meeting possible. Without their generous contribution, we would not be able to gather for our first in-person meeting in three years. Their sponsorship enables us to provide stimulating content, thoughtful conversation, and wonderful entertainment. We know our members are eager to […]

HASC Welcomes East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital CEO

Rick RufinoEast Los Angeles Doctors HospitalChief Executive Officer Rick Rufino is a results-driven executive with 20 years of experience as a strategic leader and operations manager. He brings an expertise in team management, talent development and sales leadership, among other core competencies. Rufino previously served as chief executive officer since 2019 and has held positions in business development […]

HASC Annual Meeting Adds Session on Staff Resilience and Well-Being

Please join us at the 2022 HASC Annual Meeting, May 16-18 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Register before Feb. 25 and take advantage of the $100 early bird discount for hospital members.  A new breakout has been to the agenda, Creating a Culture of Clinician and Employee Well-Being. Emotional exhaustion is nothing new for hospital clinicians and […]

President’s Message from George W. Greene

As spring approaches, I’m hopeful it also brings a bit of respite to you and your teams. While Southern California has experienced a nearly 65 percent decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations since the peak in January, the numbers are still nearly double where they were for most of December. As with previous surges, we experienced a […]

HASC Partner GreenRock Leads Record-Setting C-PACE Funding

HASC Endorsed Business Partner GreenRock Capital LLC successfully led $103 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) funding for Chinese Hospital in San Francisco. This is the largest single commercial PACE transaction in the PACE industry history and is the first to combine both taxable and tax-exempt financing in the same transaction. By doing […]

HASC Partners to Provide Eight-Week CNA and Phlebotomist Training

HASC, in partnership with the Southeast Los Angeles County (SELACO) Workforce Development Board and Downey Adult School, are proud to offer a no-cost Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomist Training program. The eight-week course will enable participants to obtain two certifications that will improve their marketability, expand their skillset to wider range positions and create opportunities for career […]

Cherished Futures Welcomes New Cohort of Hospitals

Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of hospitals to engage in a multi-sector initiative that aims to reduce Black infant deaths and improve patient experiences and safety for Black moms and birthing families in Los Angeles County. The new cohort of participating hospitals consists of Antelope Valley Hospital, […]

HASC Annual Meeting Offers an Early Bird Discount

Please join us at the HASC Annual Meeting, May 16-18 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. We’re excited to host an in-person event. Registrations received before February 25 will receive a $100 early bird discount. Register by means of our website and reserve at your earliest convenience. For reservations, you may also call Park Hyatt Aviara at 888-459-4991 and reserve […]