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Mentorship Spotlight | Samanta Lal
Samanta Lal, MS RDH is a Site Director with Kaiser Permanente. She shares her insights as a mentee in the CAHL Formal Mentor Program. Describe your CAHL cohort experience "This was my first time participating in the CAHL Formal Mentor Program. My mentor, Corina Clark,...
Women’s History Month: The Value and Transformative Work of Women in Healthcare
By Pamela A. McAfee and Amna Haslam 1 | Introduction Welcome to Women's History Month, celebrated every March, is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. It originated as Women's History Week in 1980, following...
Humanoid Robots in Healthcare: The Future is Here—But Are We Ready?
By Bridget K. Burke Picture this: You walk into a hospital, and instead of a receptionist, a friendly humanoid robot greets you and guides you to your appointment. Down the hall, another robot is delivering medications, saving nurses countless steps. Across town, a...
Research: Understanding Formal Mentorship for Emerging Administrative Leaders in Health Care
The following research is the result of former CAHL member Matthew Fry's interviews and work with our CAHL membership as part of his doctoral dissertation study on mentorship. By Matthew Fry In 2023, I earned my Doctor of Health Administration from the University of...
ACHE Regent Message
Dear ACHE Colleagues, As we enter 2025, it is a time of transition and uncertainty. There is a new administration in the White House, a feeling of an ever-widening polarization of how people see our country and society, mixed economic signals, and a feeling of unrest...
Volunteering with the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL): Unlocking Your Potential and Building Connections
By Laura Palmer Have you ever wondered how to start volunteering with CAHL? Volunteering with the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) offers a unique opportunity to give back to your community as well as develop professionally. With over 15 committees,...
Reflections on Passing the BOG Exam: Congratulations to Todd Norwood
Todd Norwood, PT, DPT, recently took part in the CAHL Board of Governors exam prep and earned his FACHE. Todd is Senior Director of Clinical Services at Omada Health How do you see the FACHE credential helping you as a healthcare leader in the future?...
Celebrating Black History Month: Understanding Historical Mistrust in Healthcare Among African Americans, A Need for a Better Future
By Charisse Fuller and Trae Garvin In the United States, February is nationally known as Black History Month. In African American culture it is a time to honor, celebrate, and pay tribute to the accomplishments of African Americans who have paved a path forward. It...
Podcast | Sergio Vincenti on Authentic Leadership
Sergio Vincenti, FACHE works as the Service Line Executive for Medical and Surgical Specialties at Sutter Health in Sacramento, CA. He is an accomplished leader with health system strategy and operations. Mr. Vincenti has been a member of the American College of...
Leaning Into Change: A North Star of Connection, Integration, and Resilience
By Amber Campbell The Lunar New Year of 2025 marks the year of the snake, a time that symbolizes shedding old skin and embracing renewal, transformation, and change. It is essential to evolve and grow, as this provides us the opportunity to recognize the strength of...
2024 Financial Statement
CAHL has $200,931.28 of total assets in reserve. The chapter’s financial performance increased favorably by $77,513.80 compared to the last fiscal year. A combination of activities involving procurement of corporate sponsorship, increased programming events, and cost...
Strategies for Internal Growth and Self-Promotion within Your Organization
By Stacey Aggabao and Kevin Clougherty Navigating the path to career advancement within your own organization requires a blend of strategic thinking, proactive behavior, and effective communication. To grow and promote yourself internally, start by identifying and...
Looking Ahead to 2025: A Year of Gratitude and Growth for CAHL
By Christianna Kearns Dear CAHL Members, As I step into the role of President of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) for 2025, I am filled with excitement, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility. This opportunity to serve you all, alongside...
2024 Annual CAHL Self-Assessment
By Nikhil Singal The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) has experienced an exceptional year in 2024, marked by transformative programming, significant growth, and enhanced member engagement. As we look to 2025, we are poised to build on these...
CAHL Mission & Vision
The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) is an independent chapter for the Northern and Central California Region, chartered by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The chapter represents a merger of three previous chapters; Bay Area...
Podcast | Joshua Sharp on Authentic Leadership
Joshua Sharp is the California Central Valley Market Director of Facilities Management, Energy, and Infrastructure for CommonSpirit Health. Josh has a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from California State University, Bakersfield and a Bachelor of...
CAHL Hosts Inaugural Case Competition, Showcasing Student Ingenuity in Healthcare Leadership
By Mohit Gulati The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) hosted its inaugural Case Competition on November 16, 2024, bringing together health administration students from across Northern California. This dynamic event, held at Sutter Health’s Sacramento...
Combating Change Fatigue in Healthcare
By Stacey Aggabao Combating change fatigue in healthcare is crucial for maintaining the well-being of healthcare professionals and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Change fatigue occurs when individuals become overwhelmed by the constant need to...
Reflections on Passing the BOG Exam: Congratulations to Aziza Nassar
Aziza Nassar, MD, MPH, recently took part in the CAHL Board of Governors exam prep and earned her FACHE. Nassar is Chair and Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic How do you see the FACHE credential helping you as a healthcare leader in...
Celebrating Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month: Understanding the History, Population, Healthcare Challenges, and Path Forward for Health Equity
By Pamela A. McAfee, Ed.D, MPA, OTR, CDE® and Akim Waldron, MHA Each November, we celebrate Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples (Library of...
Continuing the Annual Tradition of Reflection and Passing the Torch
By Kelly Brian Flannery I am pleased to be writing the Director’s Article for the November CAHL Newsletter; as autumn has firmly arrived, we have gained an hour back on our clocks and have entered the time of year fondly referred to as the holiday season. Looking...
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...