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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Associate Member Spotlight: Procopio
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Procopio is an AmLaw 200 corporate, intellectual property and litigation law firm with almost 200 attorneys in seven U.S. offices, including San Diego, Del Mar Heights, Silicon Valley, Orange County, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, and Washington, D.C. They serve public and private corporate clients […]
Associate Member Spotlight: Anthem Blue Cross
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Anthem Blue Cross understands that health connects us to each other. What people do impacts those around them. So, Anthem is dedicated to delivering better care to its members, providing greater value to its customers, and helping improve the health of their […]
5 Things To Know: Transitions Of Care Sub Workgroup, Feedback Sought, Behavioral Health Scholarships, Cybersecurity, Webinar
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TRANSITIONS OF CARE SUB WORKGROUP: The county of San Diego, along with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego and HASD&IC, helped establish a sub workgroup of the Healthy San Diego Dual Eligible/Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) Workgroup — the Transitions of Care Sub Workgroup. The Sub Workgroup will focus on pressing matters caused...
Member Spotlight: Change of Command at Naval Medical Center San Diego
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Welcome and congratulations to Capt. Elizabeth M. Adriano, MC, USN, who relieved Capt. Kimberly D. Davis on June 5 as the director of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). Adriano, an obstetrician-gynecologist and Navy Medical Corps Officer, previously served as commanding officer […]
Pride Month a Good Reminder That Concerns Still Exist for LGBTQ+ Community
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While COVID-19 may have brought to light many health care inequities, they are nothing new — particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. That’s why — as we mark Pride Month this June — it’s important to remember the role that your hospitals play in building inclusive and equitable communities for our LGBTQ+ neighbors.
Spreading the Word About CalFresh
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Access to healthy and nutritious food is vital to the well-being of the community.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Budget, State Budget May Revision, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mark Your Calendars, New Substance Use Disorder Resources
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUDGET: The county has released its 2023-24 budget, which addresses a number of issues — homelessness, building healthy and safe communities, investing in working families, mental health and substance use disorders, sustainability, and justice reform. There is an opportunity for the community to comment and provide input before the board deliberates and...
Member Spotlight: Capt. Kimberly Davis, MC, USN, Receives Award for Excellence from American Hospital Association
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The American Hospital Association (AHA) presented Capt. Kimberly D. Davis, director of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), with an Award for Excellence at AHA’s 2023 Annual Membership Meeting. The award recognizes uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders whose innovative achievements […]
5 Things To Know: Fentanyl Awareness Day, Hospitals Needed For Performance Improvement Project, Base Station Hospital System And Trauma Center Catchment Area Designations Assessment, Covid-19 Data Reporting, Medi-Cal Scam Alert
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FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY: People are dying at alarming rates due to illicit fentanyl, and May 9 is dedicated to raising awareness about this growing problem. Data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office show that fentanyl-related overdose deaths increased 2,375% in San Diego County, from 33 in 2016 to at least 817 in 2021....
National Hospital Week: A Time of Appreciation and Gratitude
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May 7 marks the start of this year’s National Hospital Week, and this year’s theme is “WeAreHealthCare.” This is a week to recognize the vital roles hospitals play in our communities but more importantly, to celebrate all health care workers — who are essential to the success of hospitals and health systems.
