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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 CAHL JEDI 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 celebration holds a special...
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...
Q&A with ACHE Chair-Elect and Annual Meeting Keynote Michele K. Sutton
Michele K. Sutton, National ACHE Chair-Elect and CEO of North Oaks Health System in Hammond, La., will keynote the CAHL Annual Meeting on Aug. 22. Registration is open here. You're keynoting the CAHL Annual Meeting this year. Could you give us a little preview of...
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...
Podcast | Daryn Kumar on Authentic Leadership
Daryn Kumar, President and CEO of Dignity Health's Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, sat down with past CAHL president Michael O’Connell to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader. Listen to the full podcast on...
Reflections on Passing the BOG Exam: Congratulations to Jeremy Hough
Jeremy Hough, BA, AOS, MBA, HEM, has passed the Board of Governors exam to earn his FACHE, bringing another board-certified leader into the CAHL community. Jeremy is Director – Ancillary and Safety Services, John Muir Health, and chairs the CAHL Justice, Equity,...
Director’s Insight: July 2024
As we welcome July, I am delighted to extend a personal invitation to CAHL’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, set for August 22, 2024. This event, which has been a hallmark of our community for over a decade, continues to flourish each year. Last year, we proudly...
Examining the Health Data Behind L, G, B, T, Q and + Populations
As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system, it is essential to address the unique health needs and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in California. By examining relevant, data-driven health information and incorporating personal...
Reimagining Teamwork: Fostering a Culture of Psychological Safety
By Fawn Hutton Have you ever hesitated to speak up regarding an idea or issue in the workplace? What conditions led to your hesitation? This article explains why such a phenomenon is common in healthcare settings. Psychological safety, the belief that one will not be...
Podcast | Julie Marston on Authentic Leadership
Julie Marston, CEO & Principal Consultant at Marston Yoder Healthcare Consultants, sat down with past CAHL president Michael O’Connell to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader throughout her professional career spanning over 20 decades. Listen to the...
Regent’s Message June 2024 – Call for Regent’s Awards Nominations
It’s been an amazing start to 2024, with ACHE’s Congress on Healthcare Leadership having record attendance of over 5,400 attendees. Our local ACHE chapter, California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL), co-hosted the now annual California Networking Event at...
Volunteer Spotlight | Kevin Clougherty
Kevin Clougherty, MHA, FACHE, serves in multiple capacities with CAHL He is currently Director of Operations for NorthBay Health. Connect with him on LInkedIn here. Please tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that...
Mergers and Acquisitions: Considerations for Healthcare Leaders
By Iyda Antony Major events that threaten our socioeconomic, emotional, and physical well-being are often attributed to divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, retirement or being diagnosed with a major illness. The recent uptick in mergers and acquisitions impacting...
Podcast | Dr. Stephen M. Shortell on Authentic Leadership
Dr. Stephen M. Shortell, MPH, MBA, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus of the Graduate School and Dean Emeritus at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health where he has held the Blue Cross of California Distinguished Professorship in Health Policy and Management. His expertise...
Podcast | Dr. Tyler Hill Talks Authentic Leadership
Moderated by Michael O’Connell CAHL strives to offer thought-provoking insights and perspectives from healthcare leaders in its geography. Today, we will be speaking with Dr Tyler Hill. He is the chief medical officer at CommonSpirit’s Sierra Nevada Memorial...
Highlights of the Health Equity Needs, and Challenges in AANHPI Communities
A note from CAHL JEDI -- Dear CAHL Members, This month we are honored to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. In our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within healthcare leadership, it is...