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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

Survey Data Supports Effective Hiring and Retention

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Attracting and retaining talented employees is a challenge at any time, and the disruption of the pandemic underscores the importance of staying up to date on compensation and human resources trends. To assist hospitals in making informed and strategic hiring decisions, […]

HASC Welcomes New Associate Members

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The association welcomed the following associate corporate members at its Feb. 3, 2022 board meeting. Blue Shield of California Promise Health PlanOakland, CAKristin Cerf, President/CEOJacque Robinson-Baisley, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, LA CountyWebsite: www.blueshieldca.com/promise/ Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a […]

Adena Tessler Named Regional Vice President of Los Angeles County

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Adena Tessler joined HASC’s advocacy team in February as regional vice president, Los Angeles County. Adena spent the past 16 years working in advocacy, public relations and crisis management for many private and public entities. Prior to her consulting work, she […]

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. As spring approaches, I’m hopeful it also brings a bit of respite to you and your teams. While Southern California has experienced a nearly 65 percent decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations since the peak in January, the numbers are still nearly double […]

HASC Annual Meeting Adds Session on Staff Resilience and Well-Being

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Please join us at the 2022 HASC Annual Meeting, May 16-18 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Register before Feb. 25 and take advantage of the $100 early bird discount for hospital members.  A new breakout has been to the agenda, Creating a Culture […]

HASC Partner GreenRock Leads Record-Setting C-PACE Funding

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC Endorsed Business Partner GreenRock Capital LLC successfully led $103 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) funding for Chinese Hospital in San Francisco. This is the largest single commercial PACE transaction in the PACE industry history and is the […]

Cherished Futures Welcomes New Cohort of Hospitals

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of hospitals to engage in a multi-sector initiative that aims to reduce Black infant deaths and improve patient experiences and safety for Black moms and birthing families in […]

HASC Partners to Provide Eight-Week CNA and Phlebotomist Training

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC, in partnership with the Southeast Los Angeles County (SELACO) Workforce Development Board and Downey Adult School, are proud to offer a no-cost Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomist Training program. The eight-week course will enable participants to obtain two certifications that will […]

Members Invited: November 10 Eddy Awards Event

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC members are invited to attend the 26th Annual Eddy Awards® administered by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, or LAEDC. HASC will be honored in the Corporate Honoree category at an event running from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at SoFi Stadium […]

Portal Helps Hospitals Meet Staffing Needs

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. As hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with pandemic-related staffing shortages, HASC reminds members to take advantage of a solution called Medefis offered by AMN Healthcare, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner. Medefis provides a vendor management service and technology portal to connect health care […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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