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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

May 27 Employer Deadline for Riverside County Career Fair

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The Riverside County School of Career Education (SCE) will host an in-person career fair Tuesday, June 7, from 4-6 p.m. The event will include some of SCE’s former students and program graduates. HASC members with a need for the following specializations are […]

New HASC Website Launches

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. We’re pleased to announce that the new and improved hasc.org is live. Along with our other associations, HASC has redesigned and streamlined our website  for desktop and mobile. The new site launched Tuesday, and over the coming weeks, we’ll continue to […]

Thank You to 2022 Annual Meeting Guests and Sponsors

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s Annual Meeting. Over 350 people gathered for the first time in three years to reflect, connect and learn together. It was an incredible three days, and we can’t wait to do it again […]

President’s Message from George W. Greene

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. According to a study released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the share of U.S. residents with COVID-19 antibodies increased from 34 percent in December 2021 to 58 percent in February 2022. We’ve seen modest increases in […]

New Program Supports EDs in Treating Substance Use Disorders

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. CA Bridge has launched the CalBridge Behavioral Health Navigator Program to enable emergency departments (EDs) to become primary access points for treating substance use disorders and related mental health issues. Hospitals that join the program will address substance use disorder as a treatable medical […]

New Orange County Mental Health Facilities Help Meet Surging Demand

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Corona-based Signature Healthcare Services has expanded into Orange County with a new psychiatric facility to help ease Southern California’s growing need for mental health services. Phillip Franks, Regional CEO for Signature’s Orange County Behavioral Health system, will oversee the two new […]

Historic MICRA Agreement Averts Ballot Fight

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. On April 27, Californians Allied for Patient Protection, a coalition of health care professionals and organizations including CHA, announced an agreement advancing this week as a legislative proposal to modernize MICRA while maintaining important medical liability protections. Changes include: Limits on […]

Public Safety Power Shutoff Workshop – Health Care and Public Health

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Southern California Edison is hosting Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) workshops for critical infrastructure customers. The interactive online workshop for health care and public health will cover updates to SCE’s PSPS protocols and wildfire mitigation plans, along with tools, resources and […]

2022 Annual Meeting Updates

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Complete Schedule of Events AvailableGet a peek at what awaits you at our Annual Meeting.​ Download the pocket agenda for a full schedule of events. Special Guest Event: PaintfestIf you’re bringing a guest with you to our Annual Meeting, we encourage […]

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week: Black Mothers and Advocates Discuss Ways to Improve Health Care in Los Angeles

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. This week, organizations, advocates and policymakers across the nation celebrate the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week and are furthering conversations about Black maternal health in the U.S. Last week, the White House issued a proclamation to officially recognize Black Maternal Health Week. […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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