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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
8 Myths About the Flu Shot You Need to Stop Believing (Especially This Year)
With all the news about the various COVID-19 vaccines in development, it’s easy to forget there’s another type of vaccine out there right now, ready to protect us from a potentially serious viral disease: The influenza — or flu — vaccine. Because this year’s flu season will coincide with the novel coronavirus pandemic, health care … Read More
Published On: September 21, 2020
Faith in Hoag and a VR “Sneak Peek” of Her Brain Surgery Put Rebecca Baker at Ease
“I tell everyone now whenever possible: Hoag is where you go if anyone you know needs brain surgery,” she said. “They must go see Dr. Louis at Hoag for a second opinion. It is so important.”
Published On: September 21, 2020
MS Took Away One Woman’s Confidence to Run. Hoag Health Center Foothill Ranch’s Lifestyle Program Gave It Back.
“The minute I met with my primary care physician and they prescribed me the program, the success started,” Corrie said. “From day one it’s been a supportive team. I love the workouts. I never thought I would say that.”
Published On: September 17, 2020
Mottos to Live By: 9 Healthcare Innovation Execs Share the Ideas That Guide Their Strategy
As the people who lead digital transformation strategies for the country’s top hospitals and healthcare organizations, healthcare innovation leaders need to have a clear, zealous framework guiding their plans to improve healthcare via technology. Here, nine healthcare innovation executives discuss the mottos and ideas around which they center their strategy. Omkar Kulkarni, chief innovation officer, … Read More
Published On: September 16, 2020
The Flu Shot is More Important This Year Than Ever
In the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu shot has never been more important. Many people are staying indoors, wearing a mask, and washing their hands frequently. In this environment, patients ask me, “With all this social distancing, do I really need a flu shot this year?” The answer is unequivocally, “Yes!” Even … Read More
Published On: September 16, 2020
COVID-19 Patient Credits Hoag with Speedy Recovery
“The staff at Hoag was incredible. I saw how much work it was for them, the steps they had to take to get in and out of PPE [or personal protective equipment]. The gloves, the mask, face shield, gown. It was a lot of work for them,” he said. “They gave such great care.”
Published On: September 15, 2020
Sue Gross Foundation Donates $1M to Hoag Hospital
Adding to an already long history of generosity, Hoag Hospital Foundation has announced a $1 million gift from the Sue J. Gross Foundation to Hoag’s Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. In appreciation of the major gift, Hoag is naming the Sally & Joseph Warpinski Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center in honor of Sue … Read More
Published On: September 15, 2020
Hoag Saved Her Brother-in-Law's Life; In Return, Sue Gross Expands Her Already Remarkable History of Generosity with a $1 Million Gift
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., September 14, 2020 — Adding to an already long history of generosity, Hoag Hospital Foundation today announced a $1 million gift from the Sue J. Gross Foundation to Hoag’s Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. In appreciation of the major gift, Hoag is naming the Sally & Joseph Warpinski Wound Healing and … Read More
Published On: September 14, 2020