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Hoag Hospital recently received a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery accreditation from the Surgical Review Corp., an internationally recognized patient safety organization, according to a news release. The organization recognized Hoag for its 15,000 robotic surgeries, which were completed at its Newport Beach and Irvine campuses. “While robotics is still just one tool in … Read More

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., January 25, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today the opening of Hoag Health Center Foothill Ranch – a forward-thinking concept reimagining the way community health care is designed and delivered. The 45,000 square-foot facility clinically integrates health and wellness, merging the traditional – primary care, urgent care, specialty services, pediatrics, … Read More

If you work a desk job, you’re familiar with the aching back pain, stiff shoulders, and all-around discomfort that hits after you’ve been sitting for an extended period of time. Not only is it painful, but research shows that sitting for hours at a time can be harmful to your body and even increase your … Read More

Christian D’Angelo has Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue. Because connective tissue holds cells, organs and tissue together throughout the entire body, Marfan syndrome can cause serious complications involving the aorta and heart. Marfan syndrome has always played a huge role in Christian’s life. He was only 6-years-old when his … Read More

Female cardiologists are increasingly being tapped for leadership roles in major cardiology organizations, including, in 2020, the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society and others. Christine Albert, MD, MPH, is one of them. She is president-elect of the Heart Rhythm Society and founding chair of the newly established … Read More

Ernie Els, a four-time major champion and recent Presidents Cup International team captain, has committed to play in the Hoag Classic golf tournament, Orange County’s PGA TOUR Champions event, at Newport Beach Country Club from March 4-8. The 50-year-old South African is a two-time winner of the U.S. Open (1994 and 1997) and The Open … Read More

Becker’s Healthcare, a media platform for the industry, has named the following Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle sponsors to the 2019 edition of its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with exceptional neurosurgery and spine programs. Hoag Health Network: Hoag Health Network offers numerous spine programs, including care at Hoag Orthopedic Institute. In 2018, … Read More

Wow, that’s quite the holiday haul ­– $1.36 million to be exact, all for Hoag Hospital Foundation thanks to supporters at the 53rd Annual Christmas Carol Ball. Held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, the 600 guests attending the ball enjoyed a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Collin Thornton and … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 17, 2019 — Hoag hopes to turn the tables on lung cancer by becoming one of select hospitals in the nation, and first in Southern California, to adopt the Ion robot-assisted bronchoscopy, a technology that drastically improves accuracy and precision of lung cancer biopsy, while also providing an improved patient experience. … Read More

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first interoperable insulin dosing “controller” software that connects enabled insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, adding a new step toward fully automated insulin delivery. The Tandem Diabetes Care Control-IQ Technology connects to an “alternate controller-enabled” insulin pump, aka “ACE pump,” and an “integrated continuous glucose … Read More