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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

Jackson Physician Search is Newest Endorsed Business Partner

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Jackson Physician Search (JPS) is the largest privately owned, and most trusted firm, in physician recruitment. The company specializes in the permanent recruitment of physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice providers for hospitals, health systems and medical groups across the U.S. […]

New Roles for Providence’s Brian Helleland, Karl Keeler

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Providence health system has named Brian Helleland chief executive of Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, effective Nov. 28. He had served as interim chief executive since September. In a dual role, Helleland will also serve as chief executive for the Orange County/High […]

Setting the Record Straight on Rising Health Care Costs

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Happy 2024! I hope and trust that you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. As the year begins, I’d like to share an example of how, on top of financial and operational struggles, hospitals are also facing challenges […]

In Memoriam: James E. Sauer, Jr.

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The HASC staff are saddened to learn about the Dec. 7 passing of James E. Sauer, Jr., former chief executive officer of Saint Joseph Hospital, Burbank. Sauer graduated from the University of North Dakota and the University of Minnesota before serving […]

Scholarship Donors Help Students Pursue Health Care Careers

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC are grateful to CalOptima, CenCal Health, Gold Coast Health Plan, Inland Empire Health Plan and L.A. Care Health Plan for their generous donations to the Diversity in Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Program. Thanks to […]

A Season of Gratitude and Anticipation

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ​​​​— William Arthur Ward With the Thanksgiving holiday in our rear view, and our attention shifted. towards the upcoming holidays and new year, […]

Remembering Rob Curry, Former President of Emanate Health

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC is saddened to learn about the passing of Robert H. “Rob” Curry, past president and CEO of Emanate Health. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues. With more than four decades as a health care executive, Curry […]

Study: Half of Consumers Report Healing Impacted by Medical Bill Challenges

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Cedar, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, recently partnered with The Economist to survey 1,200 consumers about their experience with health care billing. The 2024 Healthcare Financial Experience Study findings point to a clear theme: Consumers want to resolve their medical debts, […]

Azusa Pacific University Periop Training Course — Spring 2024

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC is pleased to continue partnering with Azusa Pacific University (APU), which is offering a perioperative (periop) registered nurse (RN) specialty course in spring 2024. Taking place Feb. 17 through June 1, the course prepares nurses interested in the exciting specialty of perioperative […]

Well Advised Launches AI-powered Scalable Care Platform

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Well Advised, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, is pleased to announce it has expanded its products and services. The company is introducing a digital care platform that uses conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced automation to enable organizations to exponentially scale […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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