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

Preparedness Through Partnership

The health of our communities depends on far more than just the care delivered within hospital walls. It depends on a healthcare system that’s connected, prepared and ready to respond when unexpected challenges arise. Over the past several weeks, Southern California has been reminded of that reality. In May, a hazardous materials incident at an […]

CDPH Awards Multi-year HBEDS Contract to ReddiNet

The California Department of Public Health (CDHP) has awarded ReddiNet® a multi-year contract to provide a Hospital Bed and Emergency Medical Services Data System (HBEDS) to support compliance with Assembly Bill 177. A service of HASC, ReddiNet is a web-based emergency medical communications system. ReddiNet is currently used by 75% of California hospitals, emergency medical […]

New Hospital, Associate Members Join HASC

HASC is pleased to welcome our newest hospital member and associate members. Tarzana Treatment Center is an acute psychiatric facility based in Tarzana. MedPOINT Management, Sherman Oaks, and Selvaggi Built, Inc., Anaheim, are new associate corporate members. California Clinical Partners ACO, Temecula; CareConnectMD, Inc., Costa Mesa; and PRN Ambulance, Sylmar, join HASC as associate providers. […]

Highlights from the 2026 Annual Meeting

Close to 400 Southern California hospital leaders and other professionals came together April 20 to 22 at the Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad, for the 2026 HASC Annual Meeting. At a pivotal time in healthcare, the gathering offered crucial support as sessions addressed key issues such as workforce resilience, financial challenges and the uncertain road ahead. […]

Symposium Highlights Regional Threats, Needs and Resources

Event Recap HASC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and City and County of Los Angeles public safety partners recently held the first of two Health Care Security and Emergency Preparedness Symposiums at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys. The May 7 program focused on the growing number of physical and cyber threats facing healthcare organizations […]

HASC Welcomes Pacific Grove Hospital CEO

HASC is pleased to welcome Stefanie Magalong as chief executive officer of Pacific Grove Hospital, a psychiatric and behavioral health facility in Riverside. In her role, Magalong focuses on driving sustainable growth, operational excellence and cultivating a strong, values‑driven organizational culture. She partners closely with leadership teams and key stakeholders to translate strategic vision into […]

Impact Purchasing Conference: Strengthening Hospital Supply Chains and Local Economies

The Impact Purchasing Conference, convened by Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) in Montebello in February, highlighted a key shift for healthcare leaders. Procurement is no longer transactional — it’s central to building resilient, sustainable supply chains and strengthening local economies. The event aligned 80 attendees from hospital systems, public partners and suppliers in advancing impact purchasing […]

A Gathering We Needed

The 2026 HASC Annual Meeting is now behind us, and I’ve been reflecting on what we accomplished together at the Park Hyatt Aviara last month — and how much it meant. To everyone who joined us in Carlsbad: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whether you traveled from across the HASC region or […]

June 1 to 19: Share Your SOPS Hospital Survey Results

Voluntary data submission for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Hospital Database will be open June 1 to 19, 2026.  Hospitals that have administered AHRQ’s SOPS Hospital Survey 2.0 any time between July 1, 2024, and June 19, 2026, may submit their most recent data. Participating hospitals […]

HASC Endorses Measure ER to Fund Local Health Services

HASC has joined the coalition Yes on ER, adding to the growing effort supporting Measure ER (formerly the Essential Services Restoration Act). The ballot measure proposes to increase the Los Angeles County sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years to help fund local health departments and services. Voters will decide whether to pass […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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