Newsroom

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

Focus on Jackson Physician Search

Jackson Physician Search (JPS) is proud to continue its relationship with HASC as an Endorsed Business Partner. First introduced to member hospitals two years ago, JPS has since reinforced its reputation as the largest privately owned and most trusted firm in physician recruitment. Specializing in the permanent placement of physicians, physician leaders and advanced practice […]

HASC Approved as SHRM Recertification Provider

HASC recently received approval as a Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Recertification Provider. The designation enables HASC to provide professional development credits (PDCs) toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification for select education programs. “We’re pleased to now offer SHRM credits for several programs,” said Sharri Dixon, program director, education operations at HASC. “Currently, LEAD Academy, […]

New CEO Joins Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California

HASC welcomes Andrew Jones as the new chief executive officer of Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California, Rancho Mirage. He brings over a decade of health care leadership experience, with a strong background in hospital operations, workforce management and strategic service line growth. Most recently, Jones served as vice president of performance improvement for HCA Healthcare. […]

State’s Youngest Liver Transplant Recipient Thriving after CHLA Surgery

At just two weeks old, Banner became the youngest liver transplant recipient in California’s recorded history. Born with a rare form of liver disease, he needed intervention as soon as possible to survive. With his need so urgent, Banner was placed high on the waiting list for a transplant. Remarkably, a liver became available just […]

Hospitals Facing H.R. 1 Impacts

In recent weeks, HASC convened a series of area meetings across our region — important gatherings that brought together hospital leaders, public health officials, health plans and other key partners. These sessions provided an opportunity to share critical updates while also hearing directly from our members about the issues shaping care delivery in their communities. […]

First Annual Health Care Impact Purchasing Award

Communities Lifting Communities and HASC invite you to apply or nominate an organization or colleague for the inaugural Health Care Impact Purchasing Award. Entries are due Friday, Aug. 1. The award ceremony, “Innovate. Include. Inspire,” will take place at the 2025 Supplier Diversity Conference, October 2 at the California Endowment, Los Angeles. The award honors […]

Password Protection Coming to Hospital Association Websites

Starting this week, members of the California Hospital Association (CHA) and its regional associations — HASC, Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Hospital Council – Northern & Central California — will need a login and password to access most website content. With one username and password, HASC hospital members will be able […]

LA County ECPR Centers will Improve Cardiac Outcomes

On July 1, five Los Angeles County hospitals received designation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) receiving centers. With their inclusion in the LA County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, patients now have a better chance at surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The five hospitals — Cedars-Sinai, MemorialCare Long Beach, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital, Torrance Memorial […]

New Initiative May Add Financial Pressure for LA Hospitals

As hospitals in California face serious threats at the federal level — including deep cuts to Medicaid — we are also seeing local efforts that, if enacted, could impose yet another costly mandate on hospitals. Recently, a petition was filed with the City of Los Angeles that would establish a citywide minimum wage for all […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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