Hoag Breaks Ground on Irvine Expansion
The sun shone huge in the sky during the groundbreaking of the Sun Family Campus at Hoag Irvine this summer, a perfect backdrop to what Hoag President and CEO Robert T. Braithwaite calls “the brilliant future that lies ahead.” To a welcoming crowd of city officials, hospital administration, physician leaders and community members, Braithwaite said … Read More
Read MoreThe “How to” Guide to Having Your Baby at Hoag
For more than seven decades, more women have trusted Hoag to deliver their babies than any other hospital in the county. At our two Hoag campuses, in Newport Beach and Irvine, close to 8,000 babies are delivered yearly – this is the second highest in the state of California. It is almost an Orange County … Read More
Read MoreNewport Beach Emergency Department Expansion Will Feature Dedicated ‘Fast Track’ Space
To meet the needs of a growing community, Hoag’s Newport Beach Joan & Andy Fimiano Emergency Department is expanding – and improving the patient experience. Among the new features that patients will notice when the expansion opens in 2024 is a dedicated ED Fast Track site, which is designed to serve low acuity patients with … Read More
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Hoag Hosts National Marfan Conference
Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute is hosting The Marfan Foundation’s E3 Conference: Educating, Empowering, and Enriching Our Community on July 7-10, 2022, in Newport Beach. Bringing together more than 600 individuals and families with Marfan syndrome, VEDS, Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), and other genetic aortic and vascular conditions from across the U.S. and … Read More
Now that I’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, what steps should I take to manage my condition?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. It’s typically caused by cholesterol-containing deposits in your coronary arteries and inflammation. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with CAD, there are several steps you can take to manage your condition and stay healthy. I encourage all patients to … Read More
Hoag Family Cancer Institute at the Forefront of Innovation
As Orange County’s top choice for cancer care, Hoag Family Cancer Institute prides itself for consistently achieving survival rates that are above national averages. By offering multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient care, patients can feel confident that they will receive care that is rivaled by some of the leading institutions in the nation. As a result, … Read More
Hoag Offers Expanded Early Detection Screening Under New Guidelines
With a commitment to the prevention and early detection of lung cancer, Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Program provides patients a full array of innovative lung cancer diagnosis and treatment options tailored to the individual patient’s clinical needs. In February, the lung cancer screening guidelines were updated to recommend low dose computed tomography (LDCT) … Read More
What’s the best way to detect skin cancer?
The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to monitor your skin regularly and wear sunscreen. Check your skin often for new or changing moles or freckles and show them to your doctor. The ABCs of melanoma is a helpful guide to help you distinguish what features you should look for when checking … Read More
A Message from Robert Braithwaite: The New Year
Dear Neighbors, The New Year is a time of new beginnings. We make our resolutions and set our intentions. In the darkened days of winter, we create light and warmth, and begin our journeys anew. Here at Hoag, those feelings of rejuvenation are particularly strong. Our culture of innovation constantly propels us forward, and everywhere … Read More
From Prevention to Diagnosis to ‘Thrivorship’ – Hoag’s Spectrum of Breast Care
Women seek out Hoag Women’s Health Institute for the quality of its breast care program and its sterling reputation. But survivors of breast cancer know that being the best at prevention, diagnosis and treatment is not enough. What connects women to Hoag is the fact that the medical team puts the patient first. Whether a … Read More
Hoag’s Gynecologic Oncology: Cutting-Edge Treatment and Unmatched Compassion
The secret to being the leading provider of gynecologic cancer care in Orange County is teamwork. Hoag treats more women experiencing gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Orange County because its unique multidisciplinary approach brings together a world-class team that ensures every woman’s treatment is streamlined, personalized, thorough and compassionate. Hoag’s multidisciplinary team includes … Read More
Hoag Welcomes Three New Oncologists to its Comprehensive Cancer Team
Orange County’s top choice for cancer care will soon be available to more of Orange County. The Hoag Family Cancer Institute, ranked in the top 10% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, has welcomed three prominent oncologists. Experienced medical oncologists David M. Burtzo, M.D., and Nicholas D. Reese, M.D., and surgical oncologist … Read More
Hoag Cardiology: Experience. Outcomes. World-Class Recognition.
The Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag is world-renowned for its care. It is Orange County’s highest ranked hospital for cardiac services, according to the 2021-2022 U.S. News & World Report. Furthermore, Hoag is the only hospital in Orange County to achieve a high performing rating in every possible cardiac procedure and … Read More