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Orange County Philanthropist Sue Gross Donates $5 Million to Hoag to Expand Services at Newport Beach Breast Center
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
Published On: October 5, 2020
Hoag Harnesses Virtual Reality
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
Published On: September 28, 2020
Best of Orange County 2020
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
Published On: September 25, 2020
Hoag Personalized Cancer Therapy Virtual Event
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
Published On: September 25, 2020
Where To Get Flu Shots In Orange County: Hoag Family Foundation
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
Published On: September 24, 2020
How to Prioritize Breast Health in the Era of COVID-19
(BPT) – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching in October, breast health may be top of mind among many women this time of year. But as COVID-19 continues to spread in some areas of the country, some women may feel hesitant to get a mammogram or cancer treatment this fall. With one in eight women … Read More
Published On: September 24, 2020
Hoag Physicians Need Community Support for Providence Breakaway to Ensure Best Care
My name is Richard Haskell, M.D. I was the Chief of Staff of the Hoag Hospital Medical Staff from 2015-2018 and am now part of the Medical Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chief of Staff from 2018 through the end of the year. Next year I will represent the community as a member of … Read More
Published On: September 22, 2020
10 Big Ideas in Healthcare Innovation
From their thoughts on artificial intelligence's potential to optimize clinical workflows to their insight about how the pandemic is changing patient demands, here are 10 key quotes about the role of innovation in healthcare that executives from hospitals and health systems across the country shared with Becker's Hospital Review in September: Aaron Martin, executive vice … Read More
Published On: September 22, 2020
Hoag Takes Major Steps to Protect Employees and Physicians, Their Families, and the Public As Flu Season Approaches
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2020) – In their unwavering commitment to the safety of our community, the George Hoag Family Foundation has donated $400,000 to ensure that every Hoag employee, physician and immediate family members of Hoag employees and physicians, are able to receive free flu shots. The donation underscores the heightened importance of … Read More
Published On: September 22, 2020
Hoag Nurse Andrea Finds ‘Silver Lining’ in Hereditary Cancer Team
“It was super scary, but Frances in Hoag’s Hereditary Cancer Program was awesome. She was nice and informative. She gave us all sorts of information and told us about the plan and screening process. She was very helpful at a bad time,” Andrea said. “That is what has been great about the program.”
Published On: September 21, 2020