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

Building the Future Healthcare Workforce Through High School Pathway Programs

Across Southern California, hundreds of students are preparing for healthcare careers through specialized high school pathway programs. These pathways focus on nursing, patient care, emergency medicine, biotechnology, public health, medical assisting, sports medicine and other health professions.Such students offer a valuable opportunity for hospitals to build awareness, strengthen workforce pipelines and connect with future talent […]

Gain a Competitive Advantage with Age-inclusive Practices

HASC, in partnership with AARP and the City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, recently held a virtual workshop on Rethinking Age at Work.  The interactive employer training was designed to help employers rethink age in the workplace and turn demographic change into a competitive advantage. During the session, participants explored age-inclusive practices and practical strategies […]

Welcome to New Associate Members

HASC is pleased to welcome three new associate members, effective Aug. 20. Associate provider member New Start Health Enterprises, Chatsworth, is a skilled nursing facility. HHS, a Texas-based company providing support services, and Medtronic, a Colorado-based producer of atrial fibrillation devices, are associate corporate members. New Start Health EnterprisesAssociate Providerhttp://www.newstarthealthenterprises.comChatsworth, CA Sian Welch, chief executive […]

Public Safety Agencies, Hospitals Partner Against Security Threats

HASC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and City and County of Los Angeles public safety partners held their second Health Care Security and Emergency Preparedness Symposium July 28 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), Pomona. With hospitals facing increased threats and swatting, such as a recent bomb scare at Huntington Health, the program offered timely […]

New Chief Executives Welcomed

HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital chief executives. Anthony Coleman, D.H.A, joined St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino as hospital president in June. David Kim, M.D., became chief executive officer of MemorialCare in July. In his new role, Coleman leads St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San […]

HASC Welcomes New Education Partner CPI

HASC is pleased to introduce the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), a new Education Partner. CPI is a global leader in offering proven de-escalation and crisis prevention training to healthcare providers and other organizations. As a HASC Education Partner, CPI brings nationally recognized expertise in violence prevention and crisis intervention training for professional organizations. The institute’s decades of experience […]

HASC Announces Strategic Partnership with Alliant Human Capital

HASC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Alliant Human Capital and Employee Benefits. The collaboration provides HASC members expanded access to integrated workforce consulting and employee benefits solutions designed to help healthcare organizations address today’s evolving workforce and organizational challenges. As part of Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s fourth largest insurance brokerage, Alliant […]

AHA Names Steve Walsh as President and CEO

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced on June 30 the unanimous appointment of Steve Walsh as its next president and chief executive officer. Walsh will assume leadership of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare system membership organization this fall. The AHA represents nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems, networks and other providers. He has served […]

Every Hospital Has a Hero. Help Us Recognize Them.

Every day across Southern California, remarkable people walk through hospital doors with a singular purpose: to care for others. They’re the nurses who comfort families during life’s most difficult moments. Environmental services staff who ensure safe healing environments. Laboratory professionals who deliver critical results. Engineers who keep life-saving equipment running. Volunteers who brighten a patient’s […]

Welcome to New CEOs Bjornberg, Senella

HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital leaders to our membership. Christopher Bjornberg became the new chief executive officer (CEO) of San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital (SGMH) in June. Albert Senella is president and CEO of Tarzana Treatment Center, which in June became HASC’s newest hospital member. SGMH is a 79-bed acute care hospital and […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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