Department of Health Informatics, Information Management, and Administration

The Department of Health Informatics, Information Management, and Administration (HIIMA) offer comprehensive academics that prepare graduates for leadership roles across healthcare systems. The programs focus on the integration of informatics, information management, and administrative practices to improve care delivery, patient experience, population health outcomes, and cost efficiency. Graduates are equipped with knowledge and leadership competencies to support a high-performing healthcare workforce.    

Mission

In harmony with the mission of Loma Linda University and the School of Allied Health Professions, the Department of Health Informatics, Information Management, and Administration is dedicated to: 

  • Educating competent health informatics, information management, and administration professionals.  

  • Promoting health informatics, information management, and administration professions. 

  • Extending the current knowledge of health informatics, information management, and administration professionals at neighboring healthcare facilities.  

  • Challenging students, department faculty, and staff to maintain high standards of ethical and professional behavior. 

  • Encouraging students, faculty, and staff to seek a meaningful relationship with God and a balanced Christian lifestyle.  

Purpose

The purpose of the HIIMA department is to prepare graduates for professional practice through excellence in teaching, applied learning experiences, academic advising, and mentorship. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and service, with a commitment to improving healthcare locally and globally.

Chair

Debra L. Hamada

Primary Faculty

Pauline J. Calla

Laura Evans

Debra L. Hamada

Karla G. Lavin Williams

Terri L. Rouse

Ryan Stephan

Braden Tabisula

Associated Faculty

Kimberly A. Alcaraz

Velhan Avellona

Gabrielle Borja

Takira Brinkley

Carissa Cianci

Gina Cloutier

Jere E. Crispens

Rick Duvall

Anna Finegan-Redell

Lida Gharibvand

Jennifer Guerrero

D.P. Harris

Liang Ji

Tia Kelly

Anna Nelson

Kristine Rios

Patricia Small

Oliver So

Jose Talavera

Brenda Taylor

Patrick Voon

David Wren