Upcoming Events
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Past Events
2010 Events
July 20, 2010 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Insurance Reforms by Leslie Gassaway.
June 24, 2010 - Salsa Dancing 101.
May 22, 2010 A.D.D.R.E.S.S.I.N.G. Diversity by Linda Mona and 2010 Scholarship Presentation.
March 8, 2010 Woman of the Year Gala honoring Leslie Margolin.
Jan 30, 2010 - WHA Members Only Meet the Board Brunch
2009 Events
Nov 17, 2009 - New Trends in Regulatory Compliance by Lori Pelliccioni and WHA 2009 Scholarship Presentation.
Oct 24, 2009 - Wine tasting event.
Diane Ung and Monica Waggoner learn about the 5-S’s of wine tasting.
Attendees network at the Vinatero Wine Shop
Ada Clark enjoys a glass of wine while perusing the day’s tasting menu
Sept 18, 2009 - A panel discussion for students; Careers after your health car Masters degree.
June 6, 2009 - Secrets of Leadership Success; Communicating with Authenticity and Success- Tina Jackson
Workshop speaker Tina Jackson leading discussion on authentic communication.
February 12, 2009 - A panel discussion: Transitioning to a patient-centered culture. Panelists: Ronald Norby, MN, Network Director, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Deborah Lasker, MS,RD, Acting Network Planetree Coordinator, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network and John Tryboski, MSN, Network Quality Management Officer, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network.
2008 Events
October 28, 2008 - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Susan Love Foundation, Wells Fargo Tower, in LA
Jeff and Krisianna Bock (left) watching Jenny's Journal
August 13, 2008, Jim Lott,
Executive Vice President, HASC Presented
Healthcare Trends: Where the Healthcare Industry is Moving at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
June 4, 2008, Transforming our Healthcare System: The Role of the Individual Advocate by Peggy Frank at Shriner's Hospital.
May 31, 2008 Downtown FlowerMart and Dim Sum in Chinatown.
April 26, 2008 Contract Negotiations Skills Workshop by Leeba Lessin.
April 1, 2008 Understanding Quality and Pay for Performance by Jeff Flick.
March 1, 2008 Understanding Conservatorships by Meg Lodise.
January 30, 2008, Dr. Ben Chu, President, Kaiser Permanente Southern California Region.
2007 Events
Business Card Brunches: An opportunity to meet with and network with other woman executives in a small setting - 4 times early 2007 at various restaurants throughout the West Side.
September 19, 2007, "An Evening with Cindy Ehnes, Director, California Dept. of Managed Health Care"
July 25, 2007, "Getting Wired: Perspectives on the New Health Information Age” by Bridget Hogan Cole, Dr. Carolyn Goldzweig and Susan Green.
June 2, 2007, Dr. Beverly Tillman "The Successful Woman, Finding Empowerment in Any Situation"
Apr 27, 2007 A Panel Discussion "Health Disparities: Health Management Challenges and Strategies"
Apr 5 2007, Educational and Fun Wine Tasting
2006 Events
October 2006
WHA 25th Gala (25th Anniversary)
Judy Vacarro, Past President Speaker, and Sue Brilliant, 2006 WHA President
Bobbie Searcy, Past President/ Amy Brotzman, Past President Speaker
Founding Mother Speaker
Rita Zwern, Past President Speaker Gail Margolis , Past President Speaker
May 2006
Ellen M. Meier, RN, MBA,
Vice President for Physician Strategy, Sutter Health
"Physician/Hospital Relations: History and Prognosis"
2005 Events
November 2005 Peggy Pence, Founder and CEO, Symbion Research International, Inc. “Navigating the Drug Development Pipeline – From Innovation to Market”
September 2005 Cora Tellez BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT BUZZ—An 18-month look-back review, and solid projections for the future
June 2005 Healthcare Policy: Life in the Fast Lane!”
Diana Bontá, RN, DrPH Vice President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Southern California Region
May 2005: Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office(Are You Sabotaging Your Career Without Knowing It?)
March 2005: The Second Worst Thing That Can Happen to Your Career” Jane Hurd, MPA.
2004 Events
December 2004: “Community Clinics and the Safety Net: A Look Ahead to 2005.” Abbe Land, Co-Chief Executive Officer, LA Free Clinic; Debra Ward, Deputy Director, Community Clinic Association of LA County
October 2004: “Disruputive Technologies and the Future of Healthcare” Molly Joel Coye, MD, MPH, CEO of HealthTech.
August 2004: LACMA Jazz Event (Members Only)
May 2004: "Are There Any Dollars Left in Sacramento or D.C. for Health Care?" Gail Margolis, Esq., Vice President for Government & Public Policy, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
April 2004: "Achieving Your Goals: Prosperity and Fulfillment." Eva Bowman, Executive Coach; Denise Carter, Financial Planner (Members Only Event)
March 2004: "Independent Consulting: Is it for You?" Susan Funk, President, Kailos Group, Inc., Mary Jo Ginty, Owner of MJG & Associates, Nancy Reaven, President, Strategic Health Resources.
2003 Events
November 2003: "Schmooze or Lose: A Single Connection Can Change Your Life" Cindy Chernow, President, Chernow Consulting
October 2003: Huntington Tea (Members only event)
September 2003: “Health Care Now and in the Future: Challenges and Opportunities for California.” Joy Higa, Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Governor’s Office
May 2003: “Mission Possible: Building Effective Relationships between Physicians
and Administrators" Melayne Yocum, COO, HealthCare Partners, Trudi Carter, MD, Health Care ConsultantMarch 2003: "The Health Care Crisis in California: Where Do We Go From Here?" State Senator Sheila Kuehl
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