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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.

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

Summit Highlights Central Coast Workforce Issues

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On Oct. 9, HASC convened 40-plus stakeholders from hospitals, academic institutions, workforce boards and state partners at Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara. The attendees gathered to discuss the workforce supply and demand gap for nursing and allied health professionals across the Central Coast region. Now in its third year, this summit continued the regional dialog on...

New CEO Helms Corona Regional Medical Center

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HASC welcomes Alistair Machoka, MBA, MHA, as the new chief executive officer of Corona Regional Medical Center (CRMC), in Riverside County. With over 20 years of progressive health care experience, he was promoted to the role after eight years in leadership positions with Universal Health Services, CRMC’s parent company. Most recently, Machoka had served as...

2024 Scholarship Winners Announced

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Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are pleased to award 11 health care scholarships and three stipends through the 2024 Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Program. Launched in 2023, the program was created to help reduce health disparities and improve community health throughout Southern California by fostering a more inclusive workforce. It aims to achieve...

State of the Hospitals Explores Ventura County Health Care

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On Friday, Oct. 18, the County of Ventura and HASC hosted the first State of the Hospitals event in Camarillo. Geared toward industry and community leaders, the forum highlighted the challenges local hospitals and health care delivery systems are facing, along with their innovations and successes. The free event at the Ventura County Office of...

New CEO Takes the Reins at Cedars-Sinai

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HASC welcomes Peter L. Slavin, MD, who became president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Health System on Oct. 1. He succeeds Thomas M. Priselac, who retired after 30 years in that role and 45 years total with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Slavin brings to his new role deep experience in academic medicine and dedication to...

Visa/Mastercard Update: Filing Deadline Extended

HASC members, the filing deadline for the Visa/Mastercard Settlement has been extended to February 4, 2025. If you register now with Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, you’ll ensure timely filing for this $5.54 billion settlement. As your advocate, HASC has selected MCAG as its trusted partner to work on your […]

Navigating the Impact of Hurricanes on Hospital Operations

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Our hearts go out to Floridians and those in surrounding areas grappling with the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and more recently, Hurricane Milton. At the same time, HASC continues to monitor recovery efforts, and all impacts related to […]

HASC Member Discount on Market Analytics Platform

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SpeedTrack (www.speedtrack.com), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, is offering a 40% discount on new subscriptions to their Hospital Market Intelligence Platform. The SpeedTrack platform provides powerful, easy-to-use market analytics for inpatient, emergency department and ambulatory surgery encounters. Use cases include population health, strategic planning, community needs and equity reporting. Many HASC members are familiar with...

New Leadership Roles at Dignity Health

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HASC is pleased to congratulate three chief executives on their new leadership roles within the Dignity Health system. Jill Welton, MSN, RN, was promoted to market president of Dignity Health Southern California in April. She previously had served as president and CEO of Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center since 2018. At...

Safety and Security Survey Extended to Oct. 15

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The HASC Safety and Security Committee invites member hospitals to participate in the 2024 Safety and Security Survey. Surveys must be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 15. The survey’s purpose is to provide health care safety and security leaders a resource that gives insights into the strides hospitals are making to ensure a safe and secure...

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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