Join us in supporting National Health Foundation and the great work of the Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative at these three annual special events.

HASC Golf Classic—Oct. 22

Looking for a great day of golf tied into helping to raise funds for a good health care cause? Participate in the 2012 HASC Golf Classic, benefiting National Health Foundation, set for Monday, Oct. 22 at the Oakmont Country Club.

Health care colleagues can spend the day golfing, with plenty of opportunity for fun and valuable prizes. Other ways to participate: send a tax deductible donation or choose an event sponsorship.

Registration and sponsorship information is available at http://www.hasc.org/2012CharityGolfClassic.

Contact: George Mack, (213) 538-0717, gmack@hasc.org

Hospital Hero Awards—Nov. 9

Save the date for this year’s Hospital Hero Awards, set for Friday, Nov. 9 at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Produced by HASC and benefiting National Health Foundation, this annual media event honors health care professionals who are dedicated to patient care and those who help to create miracles for patients. It is an opportunity for hospitals to recognize the outstanding achievements and events that occur at the front line throughout the HASC region.

Opportunities to nominate staff and volunteers at your hospital will be coming soon.

Contact: Jennifer Bayer, (213) 538-0739, jbayer@hasc.org

5th Annual Southern California Patient Safety Colloquium—Jan. 23

What’s Best and What’s Next in Quality and Patient Safety? Find out at the 5th Annual Southern California Patient Safety Colloquium. Mark your 2013 calendar for Jan. 23 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County.

Explore best—and next—policies and practices in quality and patient safety at this dynamic annual forum bringing together executives and advocates from a cross section of care organizations including hospitals, health systems, post-acute care providers and more.

Contact: Julia Slininger, (213) 538-0766, jslininger@hasc.org