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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

HASC Welcomes East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital CEO

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Rick RufinoEast Los Angeles Doctors HospitalChief Executive Officer Rick Rufino is a results-driven executive with 20 years of experience as a strategic leader and operations manager. He brings an expertise in team management, talent development and sales leadership, among other core […]

Foreign-Born Registered Nurses and Allied Health Workers Webinar

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. In our recent webinar, Foreign-Born Recruitment of Registered Nurses and Allied Health Workers, 40 hospitals throughout California came together to hear immigration attorney Carl Shusterman speak on this highly debated workforce topic.   According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there […]

Gain Three ACHE Face-to-Face Credits at the HASC Annual Meeting

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. We are pleased to offer three Face-to-Face ACHE credits at this year’s Annual Meeting, May 16-18, at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Please join us and take advantage of the opportunity to gain credit right here in Southern California. Kevin O’Connor […]

Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies Launches Second Cohort

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Communities Lifting Communities (CLC), the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, and the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) announced the launch of the second Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies (Cherished Futures) cohort, a multi-sector collaborative initiative to improve Black patient experiences […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Media Contact

Adam Blackstone

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