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Hoag Hospital Seeks Recovered Patients' Antibody-Filled Plasma for Coronavirus Treatment

Recovered coronavirus patients went from having an illness nobody wants to having the antibodies that could be what the sickest patients need. And local researchers are eager to bank plasma from the recovered patients to make treatments for the potentially devastating virus that causes the respiratory disease COVID-19. Hoag Hospital, which has locations in Newport … Read More
Published On: April 15, 2020

Hoag Hospital Offers So. California COVID-19 Patents Access to Global Clinical Trials

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Hoag) has commenced enrolling patients in three clinical trials that offer hope against the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the studies are testing Gilead’s Remdesivir (RDV), a potentially promising antiviral drug, while the third trial is testing the effectiveness of immune blood plasma. Hoag maintains a state-of-the-art clinical research infrastructure which prompted … Read More
Published On: April 14, 2020

Mailbag: Thank You to Our Hoag Staff, Who Successfully Treated State's First Documented COVID-19 Case

We want to express how proud we are of all our colleagues at Hoag Hospital. Our team has been working tirelessly — and under extremely stressful and challenging circumstances — and we continue to provide the same compassionate and high-quality care for the Orange County community during the COVID-19 pandemic as we have always provided. … Read More
Published On: April 14, 2020

Telemedicine Efforts Ramp Up

Hoag has launched a remote way for patients to reach a doctor without stepping foot into the hospital. The hospital’s “telehealth” program promises to connect clients with Hoag’s primary and specialty care physicians through phone or video visits. The hospital said video visits are being conducted using the popular Zoom platform, and patients should call … Read More
Published On: April 13, 2020

Parents Worried About Social Media Today as Much as Radio Worried Parents Years Ago

Plain and simple, all parents worry. In the 1930s, they worried about the effects of listening to the radio would have on their children’s priorities. In the 1950s, it was the accessibility of “adult” content on television. It wasn’t until the 1980s, though, that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) came up with guidelines for … Read More
Published On: April 13, 2020

Check Out How This Big-Box Store Transformed Into A Hospital

The Hoag Health Center in Foothill Ranch is unlike a medical facility one might normally see: It looks and feels more like a spa. It has an open layout and high ceilings, wooden floors, natural light and micro-retail options. There is a coffee bar serving gourmet coffee, a fragrance bar, a fitness clothing store and … Read More
Published On: April 13, 2020

Hoag Offers COVID-19 Patients Access to Three Clinical Trials

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 13, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has begun enrolling patients in three clinical research trials that offer hope against the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the trials are testing Remdesivir (RDV), a potentially promising antiviral drug, while the third trial is testing the effectiveness of immune blood plasma. Because of its … Read More
Published On: April 13, 2020

Support Hoag's Efforts Related to COVID-19

Hoag is using its expertise to address the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, treat patients, protect visitors and staff, and provide up-to-date information to the public. Hoag appreciates the community’s response in support of Hoag and their health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several options available for the community to support their efforts … Read More
Published On: April 10, 2020

Hoag Offers Live Streaming Medicare Education to Your Home

Join Hoag for a live video stream of a licensed insurance agent presenting a Medicare Basics class. This class is a two-part series where you will learn the basics of Medicare to help you get started with your journey. This presentation is for educational purposes only and questions will be answered at the end of … Read More
Published On: April 10, 2020

Hoag Launches Virtual Care Solution for Continuity of Care

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 10, 2020 — In the face of the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has launched a robust telehealth program to provide patients with safe, convenient access to their trusted physicians. In addition to in-office visits, many primary and specialty care physicians at Hoag are offering phone or video visits. … Read More
Published On: April 10, 2020
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