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Mother and Son Face Cancer Together

When Gunner’s Mate, Petty Officer Second Class Jay Pena rushed home from deployment to support his mother, Ana Radjevic, after she was diagnosed with an aggressive bile duct cancer, he had no idea he would soon face a cancer battle of his own. Just 54 days later, after noticing a growth and quietly seeking medical care, Pena was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent emergency surgery the same day. The mother and son suddenly found themselves navigating life-threatening cancer diagnoses together while receiving treatment at City of Hope in Orange County.  

2027 HR Conference

Save the Date! Great Conversations. Fresh Ideas. New Connections. CHA and HASC are partnering once again for the 2027 HR Conference, bringing health care HR professionals together for two days of learning, sharing, and connecting. We’re building a dynamic agenda around the topics and issues that are top of mind for health care HR today […]

OHCA Vote Will Decrease Access to Care, Not Increase Affordability

Today, California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) took another step toward diminishing access to health care for millions of Californians. In a unanimous vote, the board approved levying astronomical financial penalties on hospitals it deems noncompliant with spending caps imposed by the state. These penalties were set without first clarifying how spending will be determined to meet or exceed those targets.  

Disaster Planning — Exhibitor Details

Thank you for your support as a sponsor and/or exhibitor at CHA’s Disaster Planning Conference, September 9 – 10, 2025 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Please review the materials and deadlines below.

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