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.
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Behavioral Health in Focus During Mental Health Awareness Month
During this Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that behavioral health is an essential part of overall health. Increasingly, the pressures facing our communities — from economic instability to policy changes affecting access to basic needs like nutrition support, including loss of CalFresh benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — are contributing to heightened stress and mental health challenges.
5 Things To Know: CDPH Releases Measles Preparedness Guidance for Hospitals
With the recent increase in measles cases throughout the state, the California Department of Public Health has released All Facilities Letter 26-16, which provides recommendations and resources for hospitals to use when developing or updating their measles preparedness plans.
5 Things To Know: CDPH Issues Guidance on Courtesy Birth Certificates
The California Department of Public Health has published an All County letter with updated guidance on courtesy birth certificates, which hospitals provide when a child is born outside the hospital but in the same local registration district, or shortly before arriving at —or en route to — the hospital.
5 Things To Know: El Centro to Host Juneteenth Community Celebration
The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee is hosting an afternoon of live entertainment, vendors, and culture to celebrate Juneteenth on June 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion.
5 Things To Know: Signatures Verified for SEIU-UHW’s Compensation Cap Measure
Last week, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West announced that county election officials have verified signatures submitted in support of the measure that would cap compensation for health care leaders.
5 Things To Know: Under State Program, Hospitals to Provide Diapers to All Newborns
A new state program will provide 400 free diapers to the families of all babies born in California. Hospitals will distribute the diapers at the time of discharge, or shortly thereafter, such as during a newborn follow-up visit. The voluntary program launches this summer and will initially target hospitals identified by the Department of Health Care Access and Information as having high Medi-Cal patient populations,...
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Shares Updated APOT Data
The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services agency has updated the Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) dashboard. The interactive tool, which is public and updated daily, includes real-time, trended, and categorized countywide data to inform stakeholder operations and policy decisions.
5 Things To Know: Hospital Supplier Diversity Plans Due July 1
Hospital Supplier Diversity Plans are due to the Department of Health Care Access and Information by July 1 for the reporting period ending Dec. 31, 2025. Plans must be submitted via the Hospital Disclosures and Compliance (HDC) reporting system, which is now open. More details are in this article on the California Hospital Association website.
5 Things To Know: Emilio Nares Foundation to Host Resource Fair on May 27
The community is invited to a free event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in El Centro featuring local organizations that can support Imperial County families with children facing a medical crisis. This includes services such as no-cost transportation to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego and Orange counties.
5 Things To Know: AARP to Host San Diego Scam Jam and Cybersecurity Events
AARP is hosting local events from May 7 to July 31 to help the community learn more about how to recognize, avoid, and report scams before they happen, along with how to stay safe online and while using various devices.
