Newsroom

The newsroom includes access to Council Connect, our twice-monthly newsletter on Hospital Council’s work. Key articles and issues of interest, along with the President’s Message, are included below.

Solid Relationships Remain Key to Our Success

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At last Thursday’s board meeting, a new slate for the Board of Directors was installed. The board, which is the governing body of the Hospital Council and is responsible for the ultimate direction of the management of the affairs of the organization, includes:

MythBusters – California County Edition

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Too many myths
People just assuming things that aren’t true
There’s too many myths
Coming between me and you

– Van Morrison, “Too Many Myths”

A Moment to Reflect on Our Successes, But Many Pressing Issues Remain

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With the 2019-2020 legislative session behind us, it’s time to breathe a brief sigh of relief. We can — and should — take a moment to relish the accomplishments over the past months, and in the recently concluded legislative session:

Power Outages Only Adding to This Year’s Challenges

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In a year that has already brought so many challenges, the last thing we needed were the lights to go out ­ — without any warning. However, that’s what some of your hospitals encountered during the recent heat wave. Recognizing that this situation likely remains top of mind for many of you, especially as we approach the public safety power shutoff (PSPS) season, we wanted to update you on where things stand with PG&E.

President’s Message: COVID Won’t Quit, and Neither Will We

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“Meet this moment.” It’s a phrase that for months Gov. Newsom has been uttering during his press conferences and regular COVID-19 updates. And while he has at times taken flack on social media for what may be considered by some to be overused, it’s safe to say that it’s a fitting phrase for this time.

Economic and Health Impact of Hospitals in Santa Clara County

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Hospitals in Santa Clara County are strong drivers in the local economy, deliver high quality patient care, provide “safety net” services to residents in need, improve community health outcomes and serve as a vital element in the region’s emergency response plans. […]

SF Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The 2019 San Francisco Community Health Needs Assessment has been released, and will be the topic of an Oct. 22 breakfast hosted by Hospital Council and the San Francisco Health Improvement Partnership. 

CEO Message

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