CAHL News
2025 CAHL President’s End of Year Message: A Year of Service, Leadership, and Heartfelt Gratitude
By Christianna Kearns, FACHE As we bring 2025 to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep appreciation on the extraordinary work that has taken place across our CAHL community this year. Serving as your President has been one of the greatest honors of my career,...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Roots & Empowering the Future
By Dr. Ifeoma I. Nnaji and Akim Waldron Why is the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15? Have you ever wondered why Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 rather than during a single calendar...
Building Social Capital in Health Care: The Transformative Role of Mentorship
By Stacey Aggabao As health systems face unprecedented workforce pressures, building social capital through mentorship is not just nice-to-have – it is a strategic imperative. In health care, success is shaped not only by clinical expertise and advanced technology but...
Strengths Finder: How to Address Employment Gaps on Your Resume
By Fawn Hutton Employment gaps used to be viewed with skepticism. For years, job seekers feared that a pause in work history might raise red flags for hiring managers. Today, the narrative is shifting. As workplaces evolve and organizations place greater value on...
Navigating Virtual and Pre-Recorded Interviews
By Adam Hugo Mejia Five years ago, virtual interactions were rare, but as we have all experienced, the virtual setting has now become the norm. Companies have been changing their recruitment processes, interviews, and even skill set reviews in various ways. Virtual...
Answering FAQs: Practical Advice for Early Careerists
By Ashley Oates Calling all student members and early careerists—this article is for you. Think of it as your Dear Abby for questions you might have asked a mentor or a peer, now shared to everyone with practical advice. This past year as a part of the Higher...
The Omnioid Era
By Bridget K. Burke It was 03:20 AM, a night-shift RN, bar-code scans a liter of IV saline, slips it into a metal tote, and taps Send on the screen. Down the hall, the hospital’s newest “team member,” Roxie, a waist-high mobile robot, slips out from its charging...
Building a Culture of Connection: The Heart of Healthcare Leadership
By Christianna Kearns As healthcare leaders, we are often measured by metrics such as patient outcomes, operational performance, and financial stewardship. While these are essential, I have found that the foundation for every success story is far less quantifiable:...
Knowing How to Respond Appropriately When Asked Inappropriate or Illegal Questions During an Interview
By Robyn Ply and Michael O’Connell A Personal Story - Robyn Ply’s perspective: Early in my career, I interviewed for a leadership role at a healthcare organization—a new position that aligned well with my aspirations and would allow me to further develop and apply my...
2025 Spring CAHL Mentor Program Recap
The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) just completed yet another successful round of our Spring Formal Mentorship Program. Spanning 3 months, from February 18th to June 6, 2025, our cohort of mentees were able to deeply engage with their mentors and...