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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

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.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

Meet Job Candidates at CSU Dominguez Health Care Expo

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC is pleased to invite members to a job fair hosted by our workforce partner California State University, Dominguez Hills. The College of Health, Human Services and Nursing Job Expo will take place Tuesday, April 16, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. […]

Help Your Hospital Manage Medical Waste

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Last year, HASC established the Environmental Waste Stewardship Committee to ensure hospitals effectively manage their medical waste. The group convenes representatives from LA area hospitals who work to identify and promote best practices, build capacity and foster stakeholder collaboration. We invite […]

HASC Annual Meeting Room Booking Alert

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. HASC just learned that a company called Elite Housing Solutions has contacted 2024 Annual Meeting attendees to offer hotel rooms at a reduced rate. Please note: This company is not affiliated with HASC or the Annual Meeting in any way. HASC […]

HASC, LA County Connect Hospitals with Job Seekers

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Hospitals seeking job candidates can continue looking to HASC and its partnership with the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The partnership aims to help hospitals fill key vacancies with job seekers who have recently completed or will soon complete […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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