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The HASD&IC Biweekly Briefing provides timely news and information for HASD&IC members and associates and is published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Key articles and issues of interest from each publication, along with the President’s Message, are included below.

5 Things To Know: #WeAllCount Volunteers Needed

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The purpose of #WeAllCount, also known as the annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC), is to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in our community. This count also provides an opportunity to increase awareness of homelessness and spark action around resolving […]

5 Things To Know: South Region Assessment for Chemical Exposure (ACE) Is Underway

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In response to the Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis, San Diego County is conducting a voluntary, confidential survey in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you or your child live, work, or have spent time in or around the polluted Tijuana River Valley or area beaches, share your experiences and feedback...

5 Things To Know: South Region Assessment for Chemical Exposure (ACE) Is Underway

This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.

In response to the Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis, San Diego County is conducting a voluntary, confidential survey in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you or your child live, work, or have spent time in or around the polluted Tijuana River Valley or area beaches, share your experiences and feedback...

5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit

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On Jan. 28 and Jan. 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT), the 15th annual Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit — held virtually and at no cost to attendees — will showcase emerging ideas and practices on integrated behavioral health in San Diego County and around the country. Local and national...

5 Things To Know: Public Comments Requested on Behavioral Health Transformation

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The Department of Health Care Services invites Californians to provide public feedback on the County Behavioral Health Transformation [Draft] Policy Manual Module 1 — the first set of directions to counties on their behavioral health transformation. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 2.  

5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit

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On Jan. 28 and Jan. 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT), the 15th annual Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit — held virtually and at no cost to attendees — will showcase emerging ideas and practices on integrated behavioral health in San Diego County and across the country. Local and national leaders...

Giving Thanks for an Unwavering Commitment to Health Care  

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As Thanksgiving approaches, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering dedication and resilience demonstrated by hospitals across our region. This season reminds us to pause and reflect on the impact of our collective efforts in advancing health care and improving the lives of the people we serve. 

HASD&IC Annual Meeting Is an Opportunity for Post-Election Engagement  

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It’s less than 24 hours after Election Day; many votes are still being counted, and our democracy is at work. A lot is at stake for our health care system. Elections shape the landscape in which hospitals operate, influencing everything from health care policy to funding priorities. Understanding and adapting to these shifts is essential to maintaining and advancing the quality of care we provide for our patients.  

5 Things To Know: HCAI Scholarships Support Students in Health Care Professions

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Students can now apply for six different Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) scholarships, which are awarded in exchange for directly a commitment to directly serve patients in a medically underserved community after their education is completed. Designed to support […]

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