A Fresh Start on Familiar Issues
2026 is here, bringing with it a new set of opportunities. In baseball terms, we’re in the first inning — just a few pitches in, but with a host of heavy hitters coming to the plate.
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Mother Inspired to Pursue Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree After Care Team Saves Her Life
After Olivia gave birth to her firstborn son at Naval Medical Center San Diego, she experienced delivery complications that endangered her life. Luckily, the care team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla saved her life.
In Hospitals, the Season of Giving Is Year-Round
As 2025 draws to a close, many of us are ready to turn the page — and understandably so, given the challenges this year has brought for patients and the hospitals that care for them.
The Only Way Through Is Together
Two weeks ago, we came together with colleagues, policymakers, and community partners for the 2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting. It was an honor to welcome more than 200 attendees and create a space to connect, reflect, and look ahead at the challenges and opportunities facing our hospitals and health systems.
Former Cancer Patient Inspired to Become Hospital Volunteer
Inspired by the care she received for cancer at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Libby and her husband became volunteers.
A Time to Rest, Recharge, and Renew Our Commitment to Collective Advocacy
Next week, many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving — a holiday that not only allows us to pause and express gratitude but also invites us to reflect on the impact of our collective work to uplift our communities.
Associate Member Spotlight: Mood Health
Mood Health partners with health systems and medical groups to ensure its patients have access to affordable mental health care. As a trusted referral resource, Mood’s team of in-house clinicians provides tele-psychiatry and tele-talk therapy to patients aged 11 or older; Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial insurance are accepted. Referrals with Mood are incredibly easy to implement and allow groups to solve for their outpatient mental health needs quickly, effortlessly, and at no cost to them.
Associate Member Spotlight: Stanbridge University
Stanbridge University is a community of problem-solvers and humanitarians passionate about affecting change locally and globally. “We teach, learn, and serve boldly.” The result is a culture of innovative thought, leadership, and deep human empathy. Stanbridge University has campuses in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting: A Respite from the Ongoing Storm
In two weeks, we’ll come together for the 2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting — a gathering for hospital leaders, policymakers, and community partners to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our hospitals and health systems. This annual meeting is not only a valuable opportunity to hear from local leaders and policy experts, but also a chance to gain new insights, find inspiration, and prepare for what lies ahead.
Inspired by Care Team, Young Man Pursues Career in Medicine After Spine Surgery
Years of debilitating back pain led Brian to the neurological spine care program at UC San Diego Health, who helped him return to surfing and weightlifting after six months.