Julia Argyros Center for Nursing Excellence
In 2016, Julia and George Argyros – nationally acclaimed philanthropists
– attended the annual Nurses Day celebration at Hoag to announce
their latest $7 million gift and present a $10 million ceremonial check
representing their cumulative giving to expand nursing scholarships, and
to unveil the Julia Argyros Center for Nursing Excellence seal that is
proudly displayed throughout Hoag campuses.
The support of Hoag’s renowned nursing program reflects the Argyros
family’s passion and respect for nurses and the critical role they
play in Hoag’s culture of quality and compassionate care.
“My sister was a nurse for more than 40 years and I saw how dedicated
she was to ensuring her patients received the best care possible,”
Julia Argyros said. “George and I are privileged to support Hoag’s
incredible team of nurses and give them the opportunity to achieve their
educational goals and further their commitment to delivering outstanding
care to their patients.”
The Julia Argyros Center for Nursing Excellence funds are used for continuing
education scholarships for Hoag nurses.
“We are incredibly grateful for the Argyros’ generosity and
dedication to Hoag and our nurses,” said Robert T. Braithwaite,
Hoag president and CEO. “This donation will empower nurses to achieve
their educational goals, take on advanced clinical roles in patient care,
broaden their skillsets, mentor new Hoag nurses, and improve patient care,
which is the heart of what we do.”