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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.

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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

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, DHA, 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 […]

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 […]

Addressing the Surgical Tech Shortage: A Better Staffing Solution

For many health care employers, finding enough surgical technologists (STs) has never been more trying. According to a 2022 survey, 83 percent of health care executives named a shortage of surgical techs as a staffing problem. Even when STs can be found, because of low pay, burnout and competitor signing bonuses, there’s no guarantee they’ll […]

New CEO Joins Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital

HASC is pleased to welcome Lara Khouri, who joined Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital as chief executive officer in February. Previously, she was president and chief operating officer of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). In her time at CHLA, Khouri oversaw all strategic, operational and administrative functions. Highlights of her impact include high-water marks for CHLA’s […]

2026 Healthcare Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are pleased to present the 2026 Healthcare Scholarship Program. The program aims to help create a more diverse health workforce by providing financial assistance to students employed at HASC member hospitals. Special consideration is given to those from communities historically underrepresented in healthcare. Background Hospitals across the state urgently […]

New Member Chief Executives Welcomed

HASC is pleased to welcome Ruby Gill, DNP, MBA, RN, senior vice president and area manager, Kaiser Permanente (KP) San Bernardino County Service Area, and Adam Thunell, chief executive officer, Redlands Community Hospital (RCH). Gill, who assumed her role in January, oversees health plan and hospital operations and partners with the area medical director and […]

Workforce Models That Matter: How MSP Structure Impacts Cost, Quality and Control

California hospitals continue to face persistent workforce shortages, rising labor costs and increasing pressure on clinical operations. These challenges make it critical for hospitals to access reliable, cost‑effective staffing solutions that support both patient care and financial sustainability. To help address these needs, HASC partners with Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL) through the SoCal Works program […]

Welcome to HASC’s 2026 Board Members

As we start the new year, I have the great pleasure of introducing HASC’s 2026 board members. Once again, we’re facing another extremely challenging year — so it’s encouraging to see these dedicated hospital leaders doubling down on their commitment to keep improving patient care and the health of our communities. The highly experienced executives […]

Your Input Needed: Orange County Workforce Initiatives

HASC Workforce Development would like to raise awareness of two workforce initiatives currently underway in Orange County, and request our members’ support and participation as we work diligently to find solutions to the county’s health care workforce shortages. First, we are partnering with Orange County United Way to produce a comprehensive workforce report. The report’s […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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