CAHL News
Volunteer Spotlight | Andrew Muller, MHA
Andrew Muller is ALS Program Manager, Neuroscience Service Line at Sutter Health and serves on the CAHL Finance Committee. Connect with him on LinkedIn here. Tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that particular role.I...
Exploring the AONL Core Competencies
By Bhargavi (Bee) Simhadri John F. Kennedy said, "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." Let's continuously learn, adapt, and inspire those around us to do the same. Today, we’ll explore the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Core...
Building a Robust, Diverse Health Workforce
By Zuleyka Hernandez The Healthcare Workforce Crisis The U.S. healthcare system is facing a severe workforce crisis with pressing shortages of nurses, physicians, and behavioral health professionals. As healthcare demand grows—driven by an aging population—the ability...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Contributions to Healthcare
By Kimberly Browne and Trae Garvin Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month—a time dedicated to honoring the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic Americans. In healthcare, this...
Building Systemic Health Equity for Geriatric Patients
“The best thing about living ... is the chance to keep on doing it!” — Lena Horne By Joleen Lonigan Health care organizations continue to face challenges to provide quality care in the face of the increasing barriers that many of our patients confront daily. The...
Grit and the Women Who Inspire Us: Learning from Flo Di Benedetto
A Three-Part Series Featuring Healthcare Leaders By Navpreet Atwal Late in my undergraduate career, I began a practice that profoundly shaped my perspective: I started jotting down the names of women who inspired me. These women were strong-willed, intelligent, and...
Everyday AI: Getting Started with AI for Beginners
By Bridget K. Burke Ever wondered if your coffee machine could chat with you or if your to-do list could magically complete itself? Welcome to the world of everyday AI, where even the simplest tasks can take on an almost magical twist. We hear and see all of...
Fall Formal Mentorship Cohort Kicks Off
We are thrilled to announce the Aug. 27 start of our Fall 2024 Mentorship Cohort! This season's cohort pairs 26 mentors from several organizations across Northern California with their mentees for three months of formal mentorship. Our mentors and mentees will embark...
Podcast | Graciela Soto Perez on Authentic Leadership
In this edition of CAHL’s podcast, Michael O’Connell spoke with Graciela Soto Perez, CEO of Altura Centers for Health, a federally qualified health center dedicated to serving the underserved and uninsured population in Tulare County. Soto Perez’s commitment to...
2024 Spring Mentorship Program Wraps
The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) proudly announces the successful completion of our Spring 2024 formal mentorship program. From February 20 to June 7, 2024, our cohort of mentees engaged deeply with CAHL’s esteemed mentors—experienced healthcare...