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Associate Member Spotlight: The Elizabeth Hospice

The Elizabeth Hospice has been a trusted community resource for hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County for more than 47 years. Our services have touched the lives of more than 150,000 children and adults who face the challenges associated with advanced severe illnesses. We ensure medical, emotional, and spiritual care is available to all who need our services and serve as a community resource for education on topics related to their work. The Elizabeth Hospice is among a select group of hospices that offers a dedicated pediatric hospice/palliative team. Our grief support, which is open to the community, is a center of excellence for The Elizabeth Hospice. At The Elizabeth Hospice, we aspire to a world where every life ends with compassion, dignity, and peace. 

2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting: Leaning on Storytelling to Affect Change

“Stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone.” 
— Jennifer Aaker, Stanford Marketing Professor 

At HASD&IC, we know the power of stories. Every day, our hospitals and community partners live out stories of resilience, healing, and compassion. These stories remind us why we do this work and why it matters so deeply for the patients and families we serve. 

Associate Member Spotlight: Glytec

Glytec empowers hospitals and health systems to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient glycemic care — at scale. Trusted by more than 400 hospitals nationwide, Glytec’s enterprise insulin management platform supports both frontline clinicians and executive decision-makers in achieving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes, staff efficiency, and financial performance. 

Associate Member Spotlight: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization ― wholly owned by Blue Shield of California ― offering Medi-Cal coverage. It is led by health care professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 510,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

Hope Amid the Chaos

“Whenever there would be any … catastrophe that was in the movies or on the air, [my mother] would say, ‘Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers. … If you look for the helpers, you will know that there’s hope.” 

— Fred Rogers