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Alzheimer’s Family Services Center, a dementia-specific adult day health care facility, celebrated its 14th annual A Gathering of Friends Gala on Saturday at the Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel in Huntington Beach. More than 300 guests helped raise $245,000 through the evening’s fundraising efforts, including an $80,000 matching sponsorship from Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. … Read More

?“I didn’t know how valuable the Parish Nurse Program was until my brother Leroy started getting sick,” said Jim de Boom, Executive Director of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council. “The Parish Nurse from his Methodist church in Minnesota visited Leroy in the hospital. She sat with him, encouraged other church members to visit and … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – May 9, 2014 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced its 2014 Nurse of the Year as part of the organization's National Nurses Week celebration. This year's recipient is Lynda Early, RN, a fetal diagnostics nurse who was recognized for her expertise, diligence and compassion as a mentor for the entire nursing … Read More

On May 22 join Dr. Nadeau and Hoag Medical Group for an “out-of-the-blue” educational presentation that provides an overview of the health benefits of adding brightly colored fruits and vegetables including diabetes and cancer prevention, as well as brain and joint protection. This talk will open your eyes to the benefits of beautifully colored whole … Read More

​HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – APRIL 28, 2014 – The newly expanded Hoag Health Center Huntington Beach held its grand opening event on Saturday, April 26, 2014. More than 1,800 residents of Huntington Beach and community members attended the festivities. Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and CEO, hosted the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Jerry Wheeler, Huntington … Read More

Yes, Santa Ana winds and heat aren’t supposed to hit this time of the year. But because of a massive pressure system in the desert, the winds swept through the basin and will continue to if meteorologists got their forecasts right. “This is a pretty amazing event going on,” said Mark Moede, a meteorologist with … Read More

​HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – APRIL 17, 2014 – Residents of Huntington Beach and community members throughout Orange County are invited to the grand opening of the newly expanded Hoag Health Center Huntington Beach on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with a Ribbon Cutting … Read More

Cardiologists and heart surgeons at Hoag Hospital spent most of the day on April 11 learning how to implant a recently approved nonsurgical heart valve, so they could add a new option for patients who are too sick to have their chests cut open. Then they got caught up in an ongoing dispute between two … Read More

?The new wing of Hoag Hospital’s outpatient health center in Huntington Beach, which opened for business this week, is a gleaming symbol of what many see as the future of health care. The 50,000-square-foot addition to an existing Hoag site offers a state-of-the-art imaging center, advanced mammography, numerous cardiac services and a pediatric unit – … Read More

Successful Solutions Offered by Executives: Drink sparkling water instead of champagne at events. Drink 1-2 glasses of water for every alcoholic beverage. Liquor on the rocks “for respect” and very small sips. Drink in hand while mingling without ever drinking it. Meeting more often at breakfast or lunch instead of dinner. Openly discussing steps toward … Read More