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Hoag Hospital Foundation Hosts Its 48th Annual Christmas Carol Ball
More than 520 guests joined event chairs, Tracy and Roger Kirwan, raising $850,000 to support Hoag Orange County, Calif. (December 10, 2014) – Hundreds of Hoag’s family of supporters, volunteers and friends gathered at the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach to celebrate the Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 48th Annual Christmas Carol Ball on Saturday, December 6, … Read More
Published On: December 10, 2014
Knitters ready to give away the fruits of their labor
It’s time for the results of the many hours of needlework by members of the Susi Q NeedleArts Guild to warm others. The group, which meets monthly to knit and crochet at the Laguna Beach Community & Susi Q Center, held its annual holiday gift wrapping party Friday. The donated items, including scarves, shawls, hats … Read More
Published On: December 9, 2014
Hoag Receives Recognition from Regional Center of Orange County for Dedication and Ongoing Support of People with Developmental Disabilities
Newport Beach, CA (December 3, 2014) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian was recognized by the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) for its dedication and ongoing commitment in support of people with developmental disabilities. The certificate of appreciation was awarded for Hoag’s program that employs individuals with developmental disabilities in its food and nutrition departments. … Read More
Published On: December 3, 2014
Herbert Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Just in case you know any young adults (age 18-30 something) with Type 1 Diabetes, there’s a fantastic support and social group run through the Hoag Hospital Foundation in support of the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center. It’s called the Herbert Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Founded by a local mom, … Read More
Published On: December 3, 2014
Pink Panera Bagels Raise Money for Hoag
Panera Bread recently helped raised money for the Hoag Breast Center by selling pink ribbon bagels. Last week officials from Hoag, Hoag Hospital Foundation, Panera Bread, physicians and breast cancer survivors gathered for breakfast to celebrate the $4,000 raised during Panera’s Pink Ribbon Bagel promotion in October. The money generated by the fundraiser will be … Read More
Published On: November 24, 2014
Some myths, facts about sports-related concussions
This year the NFL raised the profile of head injuries in contact sports, highlighting the prevalence of concussions on the field and kicking off concern among parents of high school and club sports athletes. Unfortunately, some of what parents are hearing is a fumbling of the facts. While it is vital that we work to … Read More
Published On: November 24, 2014
Cancer Surgeon Caps Fundraiser with Haircut
Two scissors-wielding women sliced off the almost blue-black ponytail belonging to a very willing surgeon Friday, before sharing a long embrace. The emotional moment was all for charity, the capstone of a $15,000 fundraising effort by Dr. Lisa Guerra for breast cancer nonprofit Susan G. Komen of Orange County. After the haircut, Guerra stood smiling … Read More
Published On: November 21, 2014
Local Doctor and His Cancer-Surviving Patient Take the Stage at the Coach House to Promote Prostate Cancer Awareness
Irvine physician Howard Fishbein is a renowned family practice doctor by day and plays keyboards by night in a rock band along with his Bass Player patient and friend of over 25 years, Bill Black. But that’s not all they have done together. Black, a long time patient of Dr. Fishbein, went in for a … Read More
Published On: November 19, 2014
Hoag to Honor Tissue Donors and their Families at 'Book of Life' Ceremony
What: Families of tissue donors will receive recognition of their loved one’s gift at Hoag’s “Book of Life” memorial in an event co-hosted by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and OneLegacy, the organ, eye and tissue procurement organization serving the seven-county greater Los Angeles area. A tissue donor’s last act in this world is to change … Read More
Published On: November 13, 2014
Dr. Mady Named Medical Director of Vascular Services Program at Hoag
Introduces Peripheral Arterial Disease Walking Program NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (November 12, 2014) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ehab N. Mady as medical director for the Vascular Services Program of the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute. An accomplished physician who specializes in vascular medicine, Dr. Mady’s training and expertise … Read More
Published On: November 12, 2014