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Epilepsy Patient Receives the Kind of Care Worth Talking About

Ricardo Alvarado’s first four years with epilepsy were marked by a lack of communication: A lack of communication on the part of his neurologist, who rushed through their appointments without taking Ricardo’s concerns seriously. A lack of communication with his family, as Ricardo, then 25, tried to downplay his condition. And a lack of communication with most people in his life about the seizures he was experiencing on an almost daily basis.

Published On: December 9, 2020

Hoag Hospital Expands Maternity Services with the Opening of the Fudge Family Birthing Suites in Irvine

IRVINE, CALIF., December 9, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced the opening of the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine which reimagines pregnancy, delivery and recovery for modern families — with private birthing suites, a perinatal VR guided program, and a calming outdoor walking garden. Already a leader in women’s health, … Read More
Published On: December 9, 2020

Orange County Hits Another COVID-19 Hospitalization Record With First Doses Of Vaccine Weeks Away

Orange County COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to climb on Tuesday, with 69 more patients reported. The county has reached another record-high of 946 hospitalized patients — with 235 in intensive care. Another 1,671 cases were also reported, raising the cumulative total to 90,513. No new virus-related fatalities were reported, so the death toll remains at 1,633. … Read More
Published On: December 8, 2020

Hoag Brings Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Technology to Orange County

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 7, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian became the only hospital in Orange County, and one of the first in the nation, to provide oncologists with the technology to pinpoint tumors during radiation treatment – even in some of the most difficult-to-target areas in the body, including the pancreas, lungs and … Read More
Published On: December 7, 2020

This Is Why You'll Be Social Distancing and Wearing Masks a Lot Longer Than You Think

It seems like there’s more good news about COVID-19 vaccination every day. In November, companies Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca all announced promising late-stage clinical trial data on vaccines meant to prevent infection by SARS-Cov-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. By November 30, Pfizer and vaccine partner BioNTech, as well as Moderna, had already applied for … Read More
Published On: December 3, 2020

Restorative Power of Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Can’t sleep? If you’re one of the estimated 60 million Americans who experience sleeplessness, then Hoag’s Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program can help. Ask Stephanie Rossman, an Irvine resident who’s had sleep apnea for years. “I’d read books and articles and taken different medications, but I still hadn’t had any success,” she says. She recently underwent … Read More
Published On: November 30, 2020

Hoag Receives Additional $7.5 Million Gift from Argyroses to Expand Renowned Nursing Services

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian yesterday announced another $7.5 million gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that will further enhance Hoag’s nationally renowned nursing services. The transformative contribution from the Argyros family extends an already remarkable legacy of giving that spans nearly four decades and has played an important role in growing Hoag’s reputation as … Read More
Published On: November 25, 2020

Hoag Turns Isolating Experience into Meaningful One for Mom on Bedrest During COVID

“I really felt cared for,” Trisha said. “The nurses would listen to me. They would cry with me. They would tell me their stories, too. What was going on in their families and things that they were missing out on. It felt like I was talking to friends. They made me feel like I was family and not somebody they were just checking off a list.”

Published On: November 23, 2020

Hoag Receives additional $7.5 Million Gift from Philanthropists Julia and George Argyros

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. Nov. 23, 2020 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced another $7.5 million gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that will further enhance Hoag’s nationally renowned nursing services. The transformative contribution from the Argyros family extends an already remarkable legacy of giving that spans nearly four decades and has played an … Read More
Published On: November 23, 2020

Lung Cancer Survivor Feels Connected to Hoag

“I was impressed with his expertise with robotic surgery,” she said. “I thought, ‘This is good. I can stay right here and be treated at Hoag.’”

Published On: November 23, 2020
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