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The call wasn’t unusual for a doctor to receive at 10:30 on a Saturday night – woman, mid-60s, heart attack. She had a 90 percent blockage of an artery. But what Dr. Huy Nguyen heard through the phone … that was the unusual part, the amazing part, the no-way-this-could-be-happening part. Nguyen had been watching TV … Read More

Innovative approach to health care draws inspiration from Irvine’s model of living. Among its many enviable qualities, Irvine is admired for its villages – well-designed enclaves known for their comprehensive services and excellent quality of life. When Hoag set out to create the future of health care delivery, we drew inspiration from these villages and … Read More

Battling cancer can take its toll not only physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This is why embracing a cancer care program that goes beyond the surgeons who remove tumors and the oncologists who manage clinical therapies is vital and an integral part of survivorship. Many community hospitals, including Hoag, are participating in a national … Read More

Costa Mesa resident and Hoag Hospital nurse practitioner Karen Herold joined two other Orange County women in being honored at Susan G. Komen Orange County's annual Survivor Celebration and Awards luncheon last month at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona del Mar. Herold was recognized with the Outstanding Breast Health Advocate award. She runs the … Read More

Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine is one of 100 companies and organizations on industry publication Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work list for 2016. The program honors workplaces throughout the industry that “empower their employees to provide patients and customers with the best possible care.” Hoag Orthopedic Institute, a joint venture between Hoag Memorial Hospital … Read More

Hoag is one of only 63 hospitals to be rated high performing in all nine types of care. U.S. News evaluated the performance of more than 4,500 hospitals in nine inpatient surgical procedures and chronic conditions: colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery, aortic valve surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, hip replacement, knee … Read More

William Shankle wore his first hearing aid when he was 17. He had been losing his hearing since age 7, when he always had to sit at the front of his classrooms in school so he could hear the teachers. Even then, he could hear only about half of what they said. He would go … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 2, 2016 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been recognized as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17 according to U.S. News & World Report. Hoag was ranked the 6th best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and tied for 11th best hospital in California. “We are honored to be … Read More

Fighter pilots and brain surgeons have a lot in common. With limited time and a high degree of risk, they must zero in on a dangerous target with the intent to destroy, making sure to minimize any collateral damage. Perhaps no one understands that relationship better than Alon Geri and Moty Avisar, veterans of the … Read More

Hoag was named as the most trusted brand in Health Services at the 2016 Orange County Most Trustworthy Brand event on July 28, 2016. The event was hosted by The Values Institute and California State University, Fullerton, College of Communications. Below is coverage of the event from the Orange County Business Journal: In-N-Out Burgers Inc. … Read More