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Today when people see Ginny Ueberroth, they see the well-heeled chair of the influential Ueberroth Family Foundation and the longtime partner of Peter – onetime baseball commissioner, chairman of the United States Olympic Committee and presidential candidate. But some part of Ueberroth will always be that young wife and mother of four in the 1970s … Read More

When Dr. Wes Chandler accepted his first hospitalist job, caring exclusively for patients during their hospital stays, he was handed the on-call pager on a Saturday morning and left to plunge in. That experience helped inspire him to start Pacific Hospitalist Associates in 1997. The group, which employs 44 doctors – 38 of whom are … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 2, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been recognized for the second year in a row by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs.” “We are honored to be recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the most … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 2, 2015 — For the third year in a row, The Leapfrog Group has named Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian to its annual list of Top Hospitals. This coveted and respected recognition showcases Hoag’s commitment to Leapfrog’s vision of providing the safest, highest quality health care for consumers and purchasers alike. Hoag … Read More

It works. It's more effective than last year's. And really it doesn't hurt that much. So if you're still on the fence about getting your flu shot, you've run out of excuses. The flu is one of the more-vexing viruses we deal with as physicians — a sometimes-fatal disease that is preventable with vaccines and … Read More

A couple that found love in a very unlikely place has defied the odds after both were diagnosed with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. Cindy Godshall and Mark Franklin were strangers when they both were diagnosed at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. “I had my brain tumor on my right side,” explains … Read More

During my pregnancy, “Congratulations” was nearly always followed by, “Get ready.” Sometimes a mom offered this wisdom as if she truly wanted me to emotionally prepare for the joy that becoming a mom would bring, which I later learned is impossible to prepare for. Most of the time, the advice felt more like a warning … Read More

​NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 30, 2015 — Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute has been selected by Cleveland Clinic as a West Coast location for the Brain and Body program provided through The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA). The goal of The Trust is to provide transitioning players with support to help ensure success off the field … Read More

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been named one of the nation's top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, a healthcare data firm. The hospital is one of two California medical centers to make the list. The list recognizes hospitals that outperformed their peers in inpatient and extended care, clinical process, efficiency and cost … Read More

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Hoag to the 2015 edition of its list, “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.” The organizations on this year’s list are remarkable leaders in neurosciences, providing treatment for patients with various brain and spine conditions. To develop this list, the Becker’s Hospital Review selected hospitals … Read More