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Patrick’s Purpose Announces Donations to Hoag’s ASPIRE Program and Scripps College
Patrick’s Purpose Foundation has announced two major donations to Hoag Hospital’s ASPIRE Program and the Scripps College Mental Health Fund. Thanks to many generous donors, Patrick’s Purpose is gifting $50,000 to the Hoag ASPIRE Program over the next two years. The ASPIRE program is a group-based outpatient program designed for teens who are experiencing a … Read More
Hoag Receives “Get With the Guidelines” Stroke GOLD PLUS Awards
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced it has received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines® Stroke GOLD PLUS Quality Achievement Awards for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine. The comprehensive Stroke Program of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute coordinates stroke care at both Hoag hospitals, each of which also … Read More
Take Five: Meet Prerna Rao, Clinical Manager for Hoag Hospital’s ASPIRE Program
I recently learned that the Patrick’s Purpose Foundation donated $50,000 to Hoag Hospital’s ASPIRE program. I have been familiar with Patrick’s Purpose since its creation and know that it was created to honor the legacy and character of Patrick Turner, who died of suicide in 2018. But I was not familiar with the ASPIRE … Read More
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Water Safety
Some of the most memorable childhood experiences involve splashing in the water. But adults know too well that a day of fun can turn to tragedy. Each year, more than 800 children die of accidental drowning. Adults, pay attention to these important tips to keep kids safe – and to keep water play fun. Never … Read More
Long Beach Woman with Rare Genetic Condition Finds Hope at Hoag
Kaitlin Jones works to find joy in the little things. Jones, 31, said it’s a priority of hers to look for silver linings, especially when she’s followed by something of a “grim reaper.” For all intents and purposes, Jones looks like any average woman her age. But just because she doesn’t look ill doesn’t … Read More
Hoag Summer Fest – Orange County’s Favorite Food and Music Event Returns
After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Hoag Summer Fest returned on Wednesday, June 22 from 5-8 p.m. at Newport Dunes, with the Hoag Hospital Foundation welcoming more than 1,500 guests at this year’s beach-themed sold-out event. In addition to live entertainment by Orange County party rock band Tijuana Dogs and a virtual raffle, … Read More
Healthcare, Biotech & Life Sciences Roundtable
Treatment modalities and care best practices aside, the healthcare business sector – perhaps more than any other category of industry – has been forced to reassess, restructure and remodel itself to accommodate the unpredictable and challenging times we have faced over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses continue to … Read More
Computer-assisted AI Diagnosis Aims to Reduce Colorectal Cancer at Hoag
Hoag is a nonprofit regional health system based in Orange County, California, that treats more than 30,000 inpatients and 460,000 outpatients annually. Hoag consists of two acute care hospitals – Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine – in addition to 10 health centers and 14 urgent care centers. The Problem Colorectal cancer represents the … Read More
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach Receives Awards for Stroke Care
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach has received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke GOLD PLUS Quality Achievement Awards for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine. The comprehensive Stroke Program of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute coordinates stroke care at both Hoag hospitals, each of … Read More
What You Need to Know about ‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks
Fireworks are a sight to behold. But, please, don’t be holding them! The Consumer Products Safety Commission warns that 15,600 were injured by fireworks in 2020 – more than 10,000 of them between June and July alone! Many cities allow “safe and sane” fireworks, which feature the state Fire Marshal seal and don’t explode. … Read More