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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 14, 2025) – Hoag has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of the 2025 Top Hospitals for Patient Experience. This award highlights hospitals that excel at providing top-quality care while ensuring a positive healthcare experience for patients.   Hoag is one of only 377 hospitals nationwide to receive this recognition and represents … Read More

Springtime’s inspiring blooms can delight the senses – but for allergy sufferers, they can also trigger uncomfortable reactions. Is there a way to enjoy spring without suffering?   “Yes,” says Farhan Ayoub, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Hoag Medical Group who practices in Huntington Beach. “The first step is determining if you have seasonal allergies.”   … Read More

May is skin cancer awareness month, but those of us in Southern California would be wise to adopt a comprehensive approach to sun protection all year long, said Steven Q. Wang, M.D., Chief of Dermatology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute. “Sun avoidance, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and, of course, applying sunscreen correctly are essential … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 12, 2025) – Andrew Guarni, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Hoag, has been honored with the “2025 CFO of the Year” award in the Not-for-Profit category by Orange County Business Journal.  The award was presented at the 18th annual CFO of the Year event in Irvine on May … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 1, 2025) – Recognized by colleagues for her extraordinary compassion, calmness under pressure and unwavering dedication to patients, oncology nurse Marilyn Larsen, RN, OCN, has been named 2025 Hoag Nurse of the Year. Marilyn will receive her recognition during the Nurse’s Day Celebration on Thursday, May 1 among colleagues who describe … Read More

Sonia Mann Lehl began advocating for herself and her baby the minute her water broke in the middle of the night, just before Thanksgiving 2022. Although she was only 24 weeks and five days pregnant—and hadn’t experienced her water breaking for the births of her two older sons—she knew what was happening. And she knew … Read More

At home, they nurture. At work, they heal. This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who carry two of life’s most meaningful callings—raising families and caring for others. From midnight fevers to emergency rooms, from homework help to holding hands through hard moments, these moms embody strength, compassion, and an unwavering sense of purpose. We … Read More

Between careers, caregiving, households and everything in between, women often carry a heavy load. It’s easy to lose sight of personal health when you’re focused on everyone else’s needs. “All people can get bogged down in the busy day-to-day of life. Women, in particular, juggle so many responsibilities that can make it challenging to develop … Read More

While stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability, 80 percent of strokes are preventable, said the program director of Hoag’s Stroke Program. Hoag is a national leader in treating stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted or blocked, either by a blocked artery or … Read More

Nationally recognized expert in complex cardiac surgery to lead Hoag Cardiovascular Surgery Program Sun to spearhead advanced heart failure initiative Harvard-trained surgeon aims to redefine cardiac care at Hoag NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 1, 2025) – Jack Sun, M.D., B.S., M.S., F.R.C.S.C., has been appointed to lead the Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Hoag’s Jeffrey M. … Read More