President’s Message

The End of California’s PHE

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.February 28 marked the ending of vital state policy flexibilities under the public health emergency (PHE) that enabled California providers to meet the pandemic’s unprecedented health care challenges. Among other things, PHE includes waivers that have been critical in expanding patient care […]

Join Us at the HASC Annual Meeting, May 17 to 19

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.It’s that time of year again and HASC staff are preparing to welcome members at our 2023 Annual Meeting. Empower and Elevate will be the theme as we aim to inspire leaders to harness their strengths to enhance health care delivery – […]

HASC Welcomes 2023 Board Chair

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Greetings! This year is off to a stormy start as turbulent weather, including record rainfall, has had significant impacts on California’s residents. These back-to-back downpours resulted in power outages, falling rocks and debris, some flooding and hazardous driving conditions throughout the region. […]

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As we approach the holidays, the combination of rising COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections continue to place significant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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Staying Safe During the Holidays As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re reminded to pause and reflect on all that for which we are thankful.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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Today, we honor the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military.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 […]