In The News
What to look for in Tustin in 2016
Tustin will get new parks, roads and a new animal shelter this year, officials pledge. One school will open and another will close. Shopping centers will be built and elections will be held. As in the past few years, many of the changes in Tustin in 2016 will be concentrated around the Tustin Legacy community, … Read More
Orange County Hospital CEOs Team Up For National Kidney Foundation's 2016 Kidney Walk
Robert T. Braithwaite, president and CEO of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and Steven C. Moreau, president and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, will be honored as Co-Corporate Walk Chairs of the National Kidney Foundation’s 6th annual Orange County Kidney Walk to be held on June 5, 2016 at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. … Read More
Take two tweets and call me in the morning
If you’re reading this on your phone (or your watch), I don’t need to tell you how much technology has changed our lives. But while many people list the ways in which gadgets are ruining our lives, I would like to make the case in favor of technology as helpful, hopeful and even curative. From … Read More
Oscar aims to simplify health insurance
An upstart New York-based health plan is seeking a share of Orange County’s Obamacare market by using sophisticated technology designed to simplify how consumers decipher costs and seek care. Last fall, health insurance company Oscar began selling individual policies here and in parts of Los Angeles County through Covered California, the state’s exchange. The open … Read More
A little 'Tea Time for the Soul' can combat emotional fatigue
During this season of giving, we’re reminded of the joy inherent in helping others, and we’re inspired to offer our compassion to strangers and loved ones alike. But while we’re spreading kindness, joy and love, it’s important not to spread ourselves too thin. As the director of pastoral care at Hoag, I see the effects … Read More
Annual mammograms after age 40 remains a good protocol
Despite new recommendations, the facts remain clear: breast cancer kills and screening saves lives. Self breast exams, clinical breast exams and yearly mammograms — for many women these tests are a mainstay of their breast care. These long-standing recommendations are now threatened, leaving many women wondering how to be proactive about their breast health. The … Read More
Coming Soon to A Hospital Near You: Fewer Cesarean Sections
California is preparing to launch an ambitious plan to reduce C-sections rates. If successful, that reduction will save taxpayer money and keep both mothers and babies healthier. Kicking off in early 2016, the plan funded by the Oakland-based California HealthCare Foundation is meant to financially reward hospitals for vaginal births and reduce the pressure on … Read More
The DP 103: Who made news and lent influence in 2015
Robert T. Braithwaite (#56) and Dr. Allyson Brooks (#57) were named to the annual Daily Pilot 103, a list of those who made news and lent influence in 2015. Named are the year's newsmakers, as well as those who stayed out of the limelight but still made an impact. Thanks go to everyone who suggested … Read More
Brain and Beyond: With Head Injuries in Spotlight, Hoag Hospital helps retired NFL players track their health
NFL players push it to the limit on the field, often coming away with broken bones and banged-up bodies in the process. And they do so working as a team. But after their career is over, some players can feel alone as they face the long-term health effects of their sport. Hoag Hospital in Newport … Read More
Movers and Shakers
Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki and Marshall Moncrief Moncrief is Hoag’s director of neurobehavioral health and oversees operations of Hoag Addiction Treatment Centers and SolMar Recovery; Brant-Zawadzki is senior physician executive of Hoag Hospital and executive medical director of Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Moncrief and Brant-Zawadzki led the charge for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s newest addition, SolMar … Read More