President’s Message

Hospitals’ Resilience; The Year in Review

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As we approach the holidays, the combination of rising COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections continue to place significant strain on Southern California hospitals. As we’ve experienced in the last couple of years, travel, gatherings and holiday festivities threaten to […]

Safe Holidays; Ballot Initiatives Update

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Staying Safe During the Holidays As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re reminded to pause and reflect on all that for which we are thankful. I’m grateful for the unwavering commitment of our hospitals to keep Southern California residents healthy and safe, […]

Thank You to Vets; $25 Minimum Wage Election Updates

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Today, we honor the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. Millions of men and women have courageously answered the call to serve our nation by protecting our country and preserving our freedoms — such as the ability to […]

Preparing for a Potential Virus Storm

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Over the last two years, our hospitals experienced significant winter COVID-19 surges. This year, with the specter of yet another surge approaching, we’re also contending with high levels of influenza and other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus. Additionally, public health officials […]

Updates: Unequal Pay, NHF Arleta Project, PREP Report

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As fall fast approaches, so far this year has again seen new challenges for our member hospitals as they recover from the frenetic and tireless work over the last two-plus years. It’s with pride that I express my empathy and gratitude for […]

Suicide Prevention Month: Stop the Stigma of Seeking Care

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members are united in promoting suicide prevention awareness. This month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is highlighting its “Together for Mental Health” campaign to advocate […]

Welcome to New NHF CEO; Minimum Wage Initiative Update

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC Welcomes Dr. Felita Jones After an extensive executive search, I’m delighted to announce that Dr. Felita Jones started this week as President/CEO of National Health Foundation (NHF). Dr. Jones brings many years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, community outreach, fund […]

CALL TO ACTION: All Hospitals on Deck to Defeat Deeply Flawed, Inequitable Health Care Minimum Pay Measures

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As hospitals look to emerge from a tumultuous two-plus years, they continue to encounter new and different challenges. One challenge relates to 10 ballot initiatives that would deepen inequities in our health care system and jeopardize access to care. Driven by the […]

Mental Health Awareness; Pandemic Response and Emergency Planning Report

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Two weeks ago, we hosted our first in-person Annual Meeting in three years, and it was wonderful to see so many of our valued leaders face to face again. Our theme was The Path Forward, and the gathering further validated why we’ve […]

President’s Message from George W. Greene

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Our region’s health care leaders are disappointed following Culver City’s approval Monday of a $5-an-hour mandated pay hike for hospital workers in the city’s single hospital. While we agree these workers are heroes, we’re troubled by the way this ordinance originated and advanced. As revealed […]