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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

New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety   NEWPORT BEACH/IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2025 –Recognizing its commitment to patient safety, Hoag’s two hospital campuses have once again received straight “A’s” from The Leapfrog Group in its annual Hospital Safety Grade. This distinction recognizes hospitals that earned an A in … Read More

Parkinson’s disease creates limits. This progressive neurodegenerative disorder leads to tremors, rigidity, and slow movements, which can impact a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks—such as walking up and down stairs, holding utensils, or tying their shoes. Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is dedicated to removing those limits by creating innovative paths to care. The … Read More

Updated June 13, 2025 After several months of negotiations with Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield), Hoag is pleased to announce we have reached a mutually beneficial agreement with commercial PPO and HMO and Medicare PPO plan. This means that all commercial HMO, PPO and Medicare PPO lines of business will remain contracted and there … Read More