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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

More Checks Head to MCAG Program Participants

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has delivered substantial revenue to its health care clients in the last 30 days, with over $739,000 in Optical Disk Drive settlements distributed to our member hospitals.   MCAG has already […]

Updates: Unequal Pay, NHF Arleta Project, PREP Report

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. As fall fast approaches, so far this year has again seen new challenges for our member hospitals as they recover from the frenetic and tireless work over the last two-plus years. It’s with pride that I express my empathy and gratitude […]

Suicide Prevention Month: Stop the Stigma of Seeking Care

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members are united in promoting suicide prevention awareness. This month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is highlighting its “Together for Mental Health” campaign to […]

HCAI Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Accepting Applications

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The application cycle for California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) loan repayment programs will be open from Sept. 1 to Oct. 1, 2022. For more information, please visit the individual program pages: Allied Healthcare Loan Repayment Program Bachelor […]

Apply Now for USC’s MS in Health Systems Management Engineering

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Download information sheet The U.S. health care system is facing major challenges including pandemics, workforce shortages, health disparities and inequity, rising costs and more. Highly skilled health professionals are critically needed to help develop innovative solutions and transform care delivery. In […]

Welcome to New NHF CEO; Minimum Wage Initiative Update

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC Welcomes Dr. Felita Jones After an extensive executive search, I’m delighted to announce that Dr. Felita Jones started this week as President/CEO of National Health Foundation (NHF). Dr. Jones brings many years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, community outreach, […]

Merritt Hawkins Releases 2022 Physician Recruiting Incentives Review

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. For the last 29 years, Merritt Hawkins, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, has published its Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives. Each report is based on real-world recruiting data derived from April 1 through March 31 of the following […]

Aug. 12 Deadline for Q2 2022 Health Care Workforce Survey

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. As hospitals face critical workforce shortages, data are essential to provide insight into supply, demand and distribution of health professionals. Each quarter, HASC member hospitals are invited to participate in the Health Care Workforce Survey, which captures data related to turnover, […]

Thank You for Attending the July 27 IRAP Information Session

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Sept. Update: $10K Available for First 20 IRAP Adopters Dallas College and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) have announced that the first 20 adopters of an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) will be eligible for up to $10,000 […]

Karl Keeler Named Chief Executive of Providence Saint Joseph

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC is pleased to welcome Karl Keeler as Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s new chief executive. He begins his role Aug. 15, reporting to Kevin Manemann, chief executive of Providence Southern California. “Throughout the chief executive selection process, Karl’s demonstrated experience […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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