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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
Breastfeeding Basics
I’m pregnant and having a lot of anxiety about breastfeeding. How should I prepare? A lot of people think breastfeeding is natural. But in reality, those first three weeks are rough. Breastfeeding is like a dance between mother and baby. The mom has to learn the steps, and each child is different. So, with every … Read More
Published On: November 23, 2020
Trust, Patience, Teamwork and Gratitude: One Back Surgery Patient’s Journey to Health
“Any of us in life can feel like we’ve either earned our own successes or that we’ve had good luck. Either one doesn’t acknowledge the fact that we’ve had help from people along the way,” he said. “Hoag, as an environment, the warmth of the staff, the people, really exemplifies that. That whole experience was just amazing. I was treated as an individual the whole way.”
Published On: November 20, 2020
Clopidogrel Should Remain Antiplatelet of Choice in Elective PCI: ALPHEUS
Patients with high-risk features undergoing elective PCI and treated with the more-potent antiplatelet agent ticagrelor (Brilinta; AstraZeneca) instead of clopidogrel fared no better with respect to protection from periprocedural myocardial infarction or major myocardial injury, according to the results of the ALPHEUS study. And while use of ticagrelor in the elective setting wasn’t associated with … Read More
Published On: November 14, 2020
Hoag Has Been Cleared for Takeoff at John Wayne Airport
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 9, 2020 — Hoag and JWA officials today announced plans for the Fly Well Clinic, a first-of-its-kind health care facility will offer travelers health services including office visits, telehealth consultations, immunizations, treatment of cold and flu symptoms and prescriptions. The partnership represents the first airport health clinic in Orange County and … Read More
Published On: November 10, 2020
O.C.'s John Wayne Airport will Add Clinic with COVID Testing
Orange County’s John Wayne Airport is teaming with Hoag health officials to open a clinic next spring that will include rapid COVID-19 testing, flu shots and telehealth appointments. The 850-square-foot Fly Well Clinic is being designed to serve travelers and airport employees, airport officials said in a release. It will be staffed daily by physicians … Read More
Published On: November 9, 2020
Hoag Hospital Irvine Plans Would Add 9 Buildings, More than Double Patient Beds
Already known as a hub for medical technology and research firms, Irvine is also increasingly becoming a center for direct patient care, with a proposed expansion of Hoag Hospital Irvine as the latest example of the trend. Hoag in Irvine is moving forward with plans that would expand its Sand Canyon Avenue facilities to more … Read More
Published On: November 7, 2020
Hoag Experts Share Strategies for Parents and Children During the Pandemic
Virtually every segment of life has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changes have been particularly difficult for young people, according to Hoag Hospital adolescent mental health experts. At an Oct. 28 webinar, Hoag Hospital experts discussed strategies for parents to support children’s emotional and mental health during the pandemic. Speakers included Dr. … Read More
Published On: November 4, 2020
Radiologists Turn to New AI tool to Improve Breast Cancer Detection on Screening Mammograms
Artificial intelligence continues to deliver on its promise to improve patient care with a new tool that helps radiologists better spot breast cancers on mammograms, a study published Wednesday demonstrates. Screening mammography is a well-trusted exam that’s proven to detect disease before it spreads, improving prognosis and reducing mortality. At the same time, many cancers … Read More
Published On: November 4, 2020