Council Connect Articles

Section Updates for July 9, 2025

CENTRAL VALLEY: Fresno EMS Corps is accepting applications for a five-month training program that prepares students for careers in emergency medical services (EMS). Hospital Council supported grant funding for the program, which aims to address the area’s emergency medical technician shortage by making it easier to pursue these careers. Supports include assistance finding jobs, life...

HQI Extends Enrollment Deadline for Hospital Equity Reporting Support

The deadline to enroll in the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) program that automates the detailed equity reports all hospitals and health systems must submit under Assembly Bill 1204 (2021) has been extended to July 30. The first report is due to the Department of Health Care Access and Information by Sept. 30.

Addressing the Unique Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community

Pride Month may have recently concluded, but that doesn’t mean that the focus on providing inclusive care for the LGBTQ+ community will stop.  While inequities for many groups have long existed in the health care system — it was COVID-19 that seemingly thrust them into the spotlight. Although much work has been done to build […]