Newsroom

The Hospital Association of Southern California newsroom includes media contact information and communications-related resources for hospital members. HASC’s Advocacy Department coordinates the association’s media relations. For information about HASC or to interview staff, contact Adam Blackstone, (213) 538-0761, or the regional office nearest you.

For inquiries about filming on location at a regional health care facility, please email Margaret O’Donnell or call (213) 538-0721.

HASC Office of Communications

515 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1300
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3300
(213) 538-0700

Adam Blackstone
Senior Vice President, Communications
(213) 538-0761

Regional Contacts

Los Angeles County
Adena Tessler
Regional Vice President
(213) 538-0703		Riverside / San Bernardino Counties
Megan Barajas
Regional Vice President
(951) 222-2284
Orange County
Sara May
Regional Vice President
(714) 663-0294		Santa Barbara / Ventura Counties
Audra Strickland
Regional Vice President
(805) 679-1717

PIH Health Powers Through Cyber Breach with Satellite Phone System

Last Dec. 1, cyber criminals launched an attack on PIH Health, severely disrupting its phone systems and many other applications and communications throughout its network. It could have been disastrous — but the health system was ready. When the cyberattack hit, PIH Health Downey Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Whittier Hospital began using ReddiNet’s satellite […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protect Against Online Threats

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and HASC is excited to join this international initiative to keep people, data and systems safer online at our hospitals. “The campaign reminds us that simple actions can make a big difference,” said Tom Soto, CISSP, chief information officer at HASC. “Together, we can help fight online threats and protect […]

Associates and Partners Event: Challenges and Opportunities

HASC’s Associates and Partners Event drew over 40 hospital members, associate members, Endorsed Business Partners and association staff for an engaging time of learning and networking on Sept. 17. Paul Young, HASC’s senior vice president, public policy and reimbursement, welcomed the crowd and shared a wide-ranging analysis of how member hospitals are responding to funding […]

Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference Rescheduled to Feb. 2026

On behalf of Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC, we sincerely apologize for an oversight regarding the scheduling of the upcoming Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference. The date was originally set for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, which coincides with Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days of the year for the Jewish community. As […]

Focus on Jackson Physician Search

Jackson Physician Search (JPS) is proud to continue its relationship with HASC as an Endorsed Business Partner. First introduced to member hospitals two years ago, JPS has since reinforced its reputation as the largest privately owned and most trusted firm in physician recruitment. Specializing in the permanent placement of physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice […]

New CEO Joins Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California

HASC welcomes Andrew Jones as the new chief executive officer of Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California, Rancho Mirage. He brings over a decade of health care leadership experience, with a strong background in hospital operations, workforce management and strategic service line growth. Most recently, Jones served as vice president of performance improvement for HCA Healthcare. […]

Hospitals Facing H.R. 1 Impacts

In recent weeks, HASC convened a series of area meetings across our region — important gatherings that brought together hospital leaders, public health officials, health plans and other key partners. These sessions provided an opportunity to share critical updates while also hearing directly from our members about the issues shaping care delivery in their communities. […]

Password Protection Coming to Hospital Association Websites

Starting this week, members of the California Hospital Association (CHA) and its regional associations — HASC, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Hospital Council – Northern & Central California — will need a login and password to access most website content. With one username and password, HASC hospital members will be able […]

LA County ECPR Centers will Improve Cardiac Outcomes

On July 1, five Los Angeles County hospitals received designation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) receiving centers. With their inclusion in the LA County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, patients now have a better chance at surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The five hospitals — Cedars-Sinai, MemorialCare Long Beach, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital, Torrance Memorial […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

Senior Vice President, Communications
(213) 538-0761
[email protected]