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Why This California Hospital is a Model for Price and Quality Transparency
Its website discloses readmission rates, surgical site infections, and price. Everyone is calling for transparency in prices for health care services. If you could shop for health care services it is likely competition would improve quality and lower costs. But, as we all know too well, health care is not like shopping for computers, cars, … Read More
Hoag Hospital hires new executive
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Patrick Anderson as its senior vice president and chief information officer. Anderson previously worked in a similar position for Ochsner Health System in Louisiana, where he led telemedicine efforts and other systems across a network of 25 hospitals. “We are pleased to welcome Patrick Anderson to Hoag and … Read More
Hoag campaign pledge to empower, innovate
For more than six decades, Hoag has fulfilled its promise to the community. Since our inception, we have vowed to provide the best in health care, enrich the lives of those we serve, and to do so with excellence. In committing to excellence, we also strive to achieve more — to continue to lead, innovate … Read More
Hoag Urgent Care Debuts in Aliso Viejo
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian opened Hoag Urgent Care Aliso Viejoon Sunday. Hoag Urgent Care Aliso Viejo will provide scheduled primary care appointments as well as urgent care services. This is Hoag’s eighth urgent care facility in Orange County, with other locations in Anaheim Hills; Huntington Beach; Huntington Harbour, Irvine (Woodbridge and Woodbury), Newport Beach; and … Read More
LA Doctor Treats Insomnia In Patients Through 6-Week 'Sleep School' Program
For scores of Americans, easing comfortably into sleep at night is a frustrating, exhausting dilemma. At times, falling asleep on demand is a certain impossibility. One local doctor claims he is helping these sleepless individuals, through a sleep school. Dr. Jay Puangco is the director of the Sleep Disorders Program in Newport Beach, and he … Read More
Delving Into The Science of Sleep in Search Of A Good Night's Rest
A good night’s sleep is not only deeply refreshing, but also good for your health. Sleep is a vital activity that allows our bodies and minds to regenerate and prepare for a new day. But too many Americans are going without enough sleep, setting them up for memory difficulties, weight gain and immune system deficiencies. … Read More
Hoag's Tree of Life ceremony honors organ donors
Devin and Veronica Eckhardt stood on a street corner in July 2014 to watch as a helicopter with their late son Connor's heart aboard departed from Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. More than a year later, Veronica Eckhardt says that the light that shined brightly inside Connor — the one that made him a happy, … Read More
Hoag Blood Donors Can Now Track Their Wellness Information Online
Hoag Blood Donors Can Now Track Their Wellness Information Online Beginning with your next blood donation at Hoag Blood Donor Services, you will be able to see your cholesterol level, blood pressure, pulse and temperature online each time you give blood. It’s all part of the new Donors 4 Life program. Here’s how it works. … Read More
$25 Amazon.com Gift Cards* – Donors Can Redeem With Hoag Blood Donor Services' New 'Donor 4 Life' Store Points
$25 Amazon.com Gift Cards* Are Just One Of Many Great Items Donors Can Redeem With Hoag Blood Donor Services’ New ‘Donor 4 Life’ Store Points Our valued blood donors now have a new Donors 4 Life online store! And, we’ve added a great feature to the store – a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card* which never … Read More
Toshiba Classic strong after early tensions
The players, fans and volunteers change from year to year at the Toshiba Classic at Newport Beach Country Club, while the PGA Champions Tour has touched generations in its length of time at one location. As the world’s greatest 50-and-older golfers tee it up this weekend, the one mainstay is the lead charity – Hoag … Read More