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

Transforming Hospital Operations and Saving Lives with Data

Overview In this new In the Spotlight podcast, John Chapman shares how the San Antonio Regional Hospital team found 12 undiagnosed diabetics and six people with undetected prostate cancer—all through community health screenings guided by data analytics. They also caught a 3mm lung nodule that turned out to be cancerous—enabling early treatment that may have […]

Associates and Partners Event: Challenges and Opportunities

HASC’s Associates and Partners Event drew over 40 hospital members, associate members, Endorsed Business Partners and association staff for an engaging time of learning and networking on Sept. 17. Paul Young, HASC’s senior vice president, public policy and reimbursement, welcomed the crowd and shared a wide-ranging analysis of how member hospitals are responding to funding […]

Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference Rescheduled to Feb. 2026

On behalf of Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC, we sincerely apologize for an oversight regarding the scheduling of the upcoming Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference. The date was originally set for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, which coincides with Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days of the year for the Jewish community. As...

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

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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

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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

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.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 […]

Hospitals Facing H.R. 1 Impacts

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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

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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...

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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