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Hoag Receives High Marks in National Survey
Hoag was named the third-best hospital in the Los Angeles area and eighth-best in California in the recent “Best Hospitals” rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Hoag was the only nationally ranked hospital in Orange County in the survey. The facility also received several “high performing” marks in neurology, colon cancer surgery, heart failure … Read More
Published On: August 11, 2017
Hoag is the Highest Ranked Hospital in Orange County in U.S. News & World Report's 2017-2018 Best Hospital Rankings
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., August 8, 2017 — Continuing its steady rise into the top tier of America’s best hospitals, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today it is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, now ranked the third-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and eighth-best in California overall in the new annual national … Read More
Published On: August 8, 2017
Preparing for After Graduation
Q: [Teens] I can’t believe the start of senior year has arrived. It seems like it came so quickly — I’m not sure who is less ready, our son or us! How do we know if he can be successful out in the world? A: One of the most important things to remember about raising … Read More
Published On: July 29, 2017
Hoag Continues to Assess Health of Former NFL Players
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 25, 2017 — The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) recently announced the launch of the Milestone Wellness Assessment. This new assessment was designed to round out The Trust’s Medical/Wellness services by providing a comprehensive health assessment administered by a team of highly regarded medical partners to players who are more than … Read More
Published On: July 25, 2017
Sweet Success When It Comes to Managing Gestational Diabetes
“I attribute my healthy pregnancy, delivery and baby to the incredible team at Hoag. From the physicians and nurses, to the front desk receptionists, my experience was a positive one because of them,” said Christine. “I’m proud to say I no longer have diabetes, but I feel blessed to have been in such great hands. I hope my story will help anyone else who is going through this.”
Published On: July 15, 2017
Consider Vaccines, Repellents and Other Precautions Before Traveling Overseas This Summer
Small talk during the course of an office visit sometimes turns to the topic of summer vacation plans. My patients might be seeing me for nausea, but when they tell me about their upcoming trips to distant locales, I’m the one who turns green. Envy aside, I want them to enjoy their excursions to the … Read More
Published On: July 10, 2017
Hoag Becomes Exclusive Health Care Provider to OC Soccer Club
Hoag signed on as “exclusive health care provider” to the Orange County Soccer Club. The Hoag logo debuted on the professional soccer team’s jerseys during a match against the Seattle Sounders 2 on June 24 at Orange County Great Park. Hoag also provides “comprehensive health care services on and off the field” for the club’s … Read More
Published On: July 3, 2017
Precision Medicine
Hoag named Dr. Michael Demeure program director of precision medicine, a new program focused on tailoring cancer treatment options for each patient. He’ll lead strategy and development of the program, identify partners, develop a Hoag molecular tumor board, and assess software development. Hoag Family Cancer Institute now utilizes genomic profiling, a system “previously only accessible … Read More
Published On: June 26, 2017
Hospital's Quest for Heart Pump Device Ends Just in Time for Dying Teenager
The teenager splurted blood. His skin went gray. His ear lobes turned blue. He had collapsed on the floor of his garage while his parents were out walking the dog. The right side of his heart had broken down, causing arrhythmia. On Nov. 11, 2016, just before noon, a sudden death event was happening in … Read More
Published On: June 14, 2017
Hoag Welcomes New Services to Irvine This Spring
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 12, 2017 — This spring, Hoag welcomes three new services to its health care village in Irvine making it easier than ever for individuals and families to access Hoag’s renowned services and programs. “We have seen an incredible response from the community since opening Hoag Health Center Irvine last year,” said … Read More
Published On: June 12, 2017