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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

Kaiser Permanente Appoints New Leader of Panorama City Service Area

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Kaiser Permanente has appointed Camille Applin-Jones, MBA, BSN, FACHE, as the new senior vice president and area manager for the Panorama City and Antelope Valley service areas. With a distinguished career in health care leadership and passion for community health, Applin-Jones […]

Collaboration for Care: Building Trust and Transparency Across Care Partners

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Care Collaboration Across the Continuum Care collaboration is crucial for high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care. However, challenges in data sharing and communication among care settings hinder this process. The recent Southern California Care Collaboration Conference, hosted by HASC and PointClickCare, an Endorsed […]

Don’t Miss the Feb. 4 Visa/Mastercard Claim Filing Deadline

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. As of mid-August, the $5.54 billion Visa/Mastercard Class Action Settlement claim filing deadline has been extended to Feb. 4, 2025. You still have time to take advantage of the potential to recover money for your organization! HASC members may benefit from […]

Wildfire and Advocacy Updates

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July last week, filled with celebration, reflection and time with loved ones. Wildfire Challenges Southern California’s heat wave has made it clear that summer is upon us, with temperatures peaking […]

Welcome to Andrew Goldfrach, New ARMC Leader 

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC warmly welcomes Andrew Goldfrach, who became chief executive officer of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) on June 1. Goldfrach had served as ARMC’s chief operating officer since March 2020, leading initiatives that have increased the hospital’s status and expanded its […]

Thank You for Making the 2024 Annual Meeting a Success

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” — Albert Einstein I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, taking time to reflect on the brave men and women who made the ultimate […]

Webinar Series: Plans of Safe Care

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Download flyer HASC members are invited to a free webinar series on implementing Plans of Safe Care (POSC) in hospital settings. POSC are a key mandate of the federal Comprehensive Addiction Recovery and Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment acts. The series […]

DHS Announces Grants to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. On April 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its FY 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program. The TVTP Grant Program will offer $18 million to assist eligible entities to provide training and resources that prevent targeted […]

Phil Buttell Takes the Helm at Los Robles

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC warmly welcomes Phil Buttell, who has taken the role of chief executive officer at Los Robles Health System, Thousand Oaks. He began at the 386-bed, Level II Trauma Center April 8. Prior to Los Robles, Buttell was chief executive officer at […]

Annual Meetings Offer Forum for Advocacy and Inspiration

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Last week, along with more than 1,000 other hospital and health system leaders, I attended the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. As always, it was a tremendous opportunity to connect with my counterparts throughout the country and […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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