Communities Lifting Communities

Vendor Diversity Fair a Hit with Suppliers, Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC’s first Vendor Diversity Fair, held Thursday, June 29, was a great success. Approximately 40 vendors of diverse backgrounds and procurement staff from four hospitals gathered at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, creating new connections and developing potential […]

37 California Communities Funded to Implement Novel Community Health Approach

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.In a major effort to reimagine California’s health system, the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (CACHI) has selected 37 communities to advance an innovative approach to building community health and equity. Following a rigorous, multi-step review with 22 expert evaluators, the […]

Communities Lifting Communities Announces Scholarship Fundraising Campaign

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Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) is pleased to launch the fundraising campaign for the Diversity in Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Fund. Its goal is to help foster a more diverse hospital workforce by providing financial assistance to students employed in HASC member hospitals, with special consideration for those from communities traditionally underrepresented in the field.

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

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.This week, organizations, advocates and policymakers across the nation celebrate the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week and are furthering conversations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, […]

Cherished Futures Welcomes New Cohort of Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of hospitals to engage in a multi-sector initiative that aims to reduce Black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 […]

Communities Lifting Communities in Running for LA Business Journal Health Care Leadership Award

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Weeks after observing its fourth birthday, HASC’s Communities Lifting Communities community health initiative will be recognized at this month’s Los Angeles Business Journal Health Care Leadership Panel & Awards event. Communities Lifting Communities, or CLC, is nominated in the Outstanding Community Outreach category.  CLC is known for its Cherished Futures for Black […]

CLC’s Cherished Futures Debuts Newsletter

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies, a program of HASC’s Communities Lifting Communities community health initiative, has launched a dedicated newsletter. Called The Heart of the Matter, the publication will regularly update readers on Cherished Futures’ work, news, and related issues. Email CLC Executive Director […]

CLC Shares Hospital Community Outreach Efforts

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Communities Lifting Communities, the HASC charitable affiliate and 501c3 nonprofit, this week shares some significant community outreach work completed by two member hospitals.  Over the past year, Cedars-Sinai and Adventist Health White Memorial have pioneered procedures to identify diverse business partners with an aim to promote job […]

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.Last December, we felt a mix of emotions as we welcomed the first vaccines targeting COVID-19 — while continuing to battle an unprecedented surge.  In the year that followed, we notched many achievements while working with our public health partners and others. We put shots into more than […]