In The Spotlight
HASC-produced regular series
In the Spotlight is a HASC-produced regular series profiling people connected to the association pursuing innovative, impactful work in their communities. Segments are comprised of a combination of audio, visual and/or written pieces.
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Michael Marelli, Southern California Edison (SCE)
Vice President, Business Customer Service
In this issue of In the Spotlight, Mike Marelli reflected on the ongoing pandemic, climate change, the state’s energy needs and other timely issues. As a representative of a wide-ranging utility company, he provided an insight into public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) in Southern California, especially as they pertain to hospital operation.
Read more: HASC Briefs item
Stanley K. Frencher, Jr., MD, MLK Hospital
Medical Director of Surgical Outcomes and Quality, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
In this issue of In the Spotlight, Dr. Frencher reflected on the ongoing pandemic, health and care, and several personal stories. He dug deep and provided insights as to why patients are delaying care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more: HASC Briefs item
Susan Taylor, College Hospital Costa Mesa
President/CEO, College Hospital Costa Mesa
In this issue of In the Spotlight, Susan Taylor reflected on the ongoing pandemic and recounted her push to open one of the region’s first Crisis Stabilization Units. These facilities help support thousands of residents who experience mental and behavioral health challenges – and who mainly turn to hospital EDs for care.
Read more: HASC Briefs item
Mia Arias, National Health Foundation
Chief Operating Officer, National Health Foundation
In this issue of In the Spotlight, Mia Arias discussed her own goals and work at the National Health Foundation — a HASC charitable partner addressing homelessness and other issues affecting underserved communities. She also provided insights into the importance of recuperative care work and the need for more sites, as the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise.
Read more: HASC Briefs item
Summary: PDF
Susan Harrington, Communities Lifting Communities
Executive Director, Communities Lifting Communities (CLC)
In this issue of In the Spotlight, Susan Harrington discussed CLC — a HASC initiative aimed at health disparities and upstream factors affecting diabetes, preterm births and other public health challenges. She also discussed the importance of regional strategic partnerships between hospitals and health systems, health plans, public health departments, community-based organizations, community development organizations and community members to meet initiative goals.
Read more: HASC Briefs item
Summary: PDF
Contact:
If you have questions or would like to submit an In The Spotlight feature, please contact:
Adam Blackstone, MHA
Vice President, External Affairs and Strategic Communications
T: (213) 538-0761
C: (323) 447-0864
ABlackstone@hasc.org
