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In a statement, Hoag stated that it welcomes the decision issued Tuesday. A judge in California overruled Providence St. Joseph’s demurrer to the complaint by the Association of Presbyterian Members of Hoag to dissolve Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s affiliation with the Renton, Washington-based health system. The ruling, issued Tuesday afternoon by David A. Hoffer, a … Read More

Hoag’s Chief Hospital Operations Officer, Marcy Brown, said on Monday the service would be extended to weekends depending on the demand. “You don’t have to go through TSA or security checkpoint to get the rapid test. It’s available to anyone. Just park in the short-term parking lot, walk right in and get your rapid test,” … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is on the move, building what will become an elite Molecular Imaging and Therapy program. Based on the vision of Dr. Burton Eisenberg, the venerable Orange County-based nonprofit regional health care delivery network brought on board the nationally recognized expert Gary A. Ulaner, MD, Ph.D. Dr. Ulaner, dual board-certified in radiology … Read More

Dear Neighbors, I am writing to let you know about an important update to the county’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) has now approved vaccinations for people aged 65+, which is an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. We are working quickly to establish dedicated locations to safely provide … Read More

Amy Rosenberg: One morning I noticed a lump on my right breast, and I didn’t think much about it. I wasn’t worried. “I’m 27, there’s no way this is cancer.” I started Googling “breast soreness” and the medication I was taking. It said breast soreness is one of the biggest side effects. So I kind … Read More

A record was set recently for daily deaths reported in Orange County, but some health care workers say they are now seeing some signs of improvements locally while acknowledging there are still tough days expected ahead. Orange County health officials on Sunday reported 1,448 new cases of coronavirus and 47 additional deaths. New coronavirus numbers … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is building upon its personalized, science-based approach to cancer care with the launch of its Molecular Imaging and Therapy Program, led by nationally recognized expert Gary A. Ulaner, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Ulaner, who is dual board-certified in radiology and nuclear medicine, recently joined Hoag Family Cancer Institute from Memorial Sloan Kettering … Read More

As COVID cases continue to surge and more and more people we know are suffering from its effects, we welcomed news of vaccines being available to frontline workers, and possibly everyone else in the coming months. I caught up with Dr. Philip Robinson, medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology at Hoag, to learn … Read More

Whenever ICU nurse Tiffany Hughes is having a tough day at work, surrounded by patients sicker and more immobilized by COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic so far, all she has to do is look at her forearm. There is a single tattoo — the tip of a spear pointing down to her … Read More

Best Maternity Facility Hoag Hospital Newport Beach A leader in women’s health, Hoag’s state-of-the-art facilities and around-the-clock support deliver everything new moms and babies need. With more than 200,000 babies born to date, Hoag offers comprehensive family-centered care to support women through all stages of pregnancy and delivery. In December 2020, Hoag expanded its renowned … Read More