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Orange County reported 262 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, continuing a trend in recent days of a sharp increase in diagnoses, as well as 11 new coronavirus-related deaths. The county’s death toll and cumulative caseload now stands at 1,423 and 57,635, respectively, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. Officials reported 302 new cases on … Read More

ImmunityBio, an El Segundo biotech company headed by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, said Thursday it had received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to begin preliminary testing of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Hoag Hospital Newport Beach will start recruiting 35 adult volunteers this month for the Phase 1 trial, which is designed to monitor … Read More

“It was helpful to meet with the doctors and the other patients who have similar issues. It was comforting to know you’re not alone, it’s common,” she said.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California, has announced a $5 million gift from philanthropist Sue Gross in support of the Hoag Breast Center. Made through the Sue J. Gross Foundation, the gift will support a significant expansion of the center’s services. In recognition of the gift, the center, which is located within the … Read More

Ahead of her new role as chief digital officer at Hoag Hospital, Kathy Azeez-Narain spent her career serving in various digital roles in the financial services industry. Before joining the Newport Beach, Calif.-based hospital, Ms. Azeez-Narain worked at American Express, leading digital and technology innovation both inside company operations as well as to enhance customer … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., Oct. 4, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced a $5 million gift from renowned Orange County philanthropist Sue Gross that will be used to significantly expand the scope of services at the Hoag Breast Center in Newport Beach. “Many women I have known have bravely faced breast cancer, including my … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian launched a virtual reality program this month to support expectant mothers. The pilot program, in partnership with Nashville-based BehaVR, aims to set expectations about pain management and teach mindfulness throughout pregnancy and postpartum care. “Our mission is to provide compassionate care to all women at all life stages,” Dr. Allyson Brooks, … Read More

Hoag Hospital and Hoag Medical Group were both named as Best of Orange County 2020 Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Irvine; 949-764-4624; hoag.org One of the largest acute care hospitals in Orange County, Hoag is one of the county’s top employers, boasting 5,500 employees. The three-facility hospital network provides 597 beds, spread across its main … Read More

The science of cancer care continues to evolve and become more precise and more personalized to address each individuals unique cancer diagnosis. Hoag is on the forefront of this care, being the first to bring some of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment therapies to Orange County, and even to the United States. Join their … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Tis the season for flu vaccines. In 2020, frontline care givers, family members, and others are in line to receive free flu shots from the George Hoag Family Foundation. In recent years, vaccinations have reduced the risk of flu-associated hospitalizations among older adults by 40 percent on average. Hoag has a … Read More