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In the Spotlight: Felita Jones, EdD

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The National Health Foundation (NHF) welcomed Felita Jones, EdD, as president and CEO on Aug. 15. A few weeks into her new role, Dr. Jones shared with HASC’s communications team about what has inspired her life’s work, NHF’s current projects and her […]

HQI’s 2022 Annual Conference Now Free of Charge

In response to the unprecedented cost and care challenges facing California hospitals, the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) has waived member registration fees for its 2022 Annual Conference. Robert Imhoff, president of HQI, explains the decision here. The Southern California conference takes place Oct. 3 and 4 in Long Beach. HASC highly encourages our members to attend […]

Updates: Unequal Pay, NHF Arleta Project, PREP Report

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As fall fast approaches, so far this year has again seen new challenges for our member hospitals as they recover from the frenetic and tireless work over the last two-plus years. It’s with pride that I express my empathy and gratitude for […]

In the Spotlight: Lisa Mitchell

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.In this episode of In the Spotlight, Lisa Mitchell, HASC’s Program Director for Workforce Development, joins Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC), for a conversation. Lisa discusses the purpose of industry workgroups and what WDBVC’s […]

Suicide Prevention Month: Stop the Stigma of Seeking Care

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members are united in promoting suicide prevention awareness. This month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is highlighting its “Together for Mental Health” campaign to advocate […]

Welcome to New NHF CEO; Minimum Wage Initiative Update

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.HASC Welcomes Dr. Felita Jones After an extensive executive search, I’m delighted to announce that Dr. Felita Jones started this week as President/CEO of National Health Foundation (NHF). Dr. Jones brings many years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, community outreach, fund […]

In the Spotlight: Teri Hollingsworth

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.This interview with Teri Hollingsworth, HASC’s Vice President of Human Resources and Education Services, took place on KVTA Radio’s Workforce Wednesdays segment. Teri, along with Cynthia Avila of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, HASC’s partner, discussed the free Virtual Health […]

CALL TO ACTION: All Hospitals on Deck to Defeat Deeply Flawed, Inequitable Health Care Minimum Pay Measures

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As hospitals look to emerge from a tumultuous two-plus years, they continue to encounter new and different challenges. One challenge relates to 10 ballot initiatives that would deepen inequities in our health care system and jeopardize access to care. Driven by the […]

Mental Health Awareness; Pandemic Response and Emergency Planning Report

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Two weeks ago, we hosted our first in-person Annual Meeting in three years, and it was wonderful to see so many of our valued leaders face to face again. Our theme was The Path Forward, and the gathering further validated why we’ve […]

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week: Black Mothers and Advocates Discuss Ways to Improve Health Care in Los Angeles

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.This week, organizations, advocates and policymakers across the nation celebrate the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week and are furthering conversations about Black maternal health in the U.S. Last week, the White House issued a proclamation to officially recognize Black Maternal Health Week. Similarly, […]