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Hoag Hospital Equipped to Treat Patients During Pandemic
Hoag Hospital is well-equipped to treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those with other conditions, said Senior Vice President and Chief Hospital Operations Officer Marcy Brown. Hoag was one of the first hospitals to treat a known COVID-19 patient in California this past January, and since that first patient, their command center has “meticulously … Read More
Becker's Healthcare Podcast: Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki
This episode features Michael Brant-Zawadzki, Senior Physician Executive at Hoag Hospital. Here, he talks on what recovery from the pandemic will look like in Orange County, his assessment of the severity of COVID-19, and more. Listen to the Becker's Healthcare podcast here.
#OCtogether
Hoag Hospital launched the social media campaign #OCtogether to create a chain of gratitude for the everyday heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic in our communities, from medical professionals to grocery store workers and good neighbors. Join in by posting about people you think should be acknowledged to your Facebook or Instagram accounts with the #OCtogether … Read More
COVID-19 Update: A Message from Robert T. Braithwaite
I hope this finds you well and healthy. I am writing to update you about Hoag’s COVID-19 response, tell you what we expect the next few weeks to look like and let you know what you can do to continue to take care of your health and your community. Hoag was one of the first … Read More
Hospitals Reopening for Non-COVID-19 Work
Orange County’s hospitals are returning to normal, in phases, as a feared surge of coronavirus patients has not occurred. “UCI Health is fully operational and providing all levels of care in a safe environment for patients and staff,” Chad Lefteris, CEO, UCI Health, told the Business Journal. OC hospitals are a huge industry unto themselves. … Read More
Commentary: Responsible Use of Parks and Beaches is Reasonable
COVID-19 first seemed very lethal, its spread assumed to have started here in late February. Suspension of travel, social distancing and lockdowns ensued by mid- to late-March due to fears of millions of U.S. deaths, hospitals everywhere overwhelmed — a public health cataclysm. Yet infection control rests on utilitarian principles: The greatest good for the … Read More
Irvine Holds Virtual Press Conference for COVID-19 Update
Irvine Mayor Christina Shea spoke during a virtual press conference Monday May 11, to address the community with an update regarding COVID-19. Shea was joined by Dr. Martin Fee, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer from Hoag Hospital, who spoke about the Hoag’s current bed capacity and ventilator availability. While the state is still … Read More
Dr. Robinson is a Leading Authority on Infection Prevention and a Calming Force for Frontline Health Care Providers at Hoag
As Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology at Hoag, Philip Robinson, MD, FIDSA, has led the COVID-19 efforts for Hoag. In January, the Orange County Health Care Agency selected Hoag to care for California’s first COVID-19 patient, who has since fully recovered. In March, he provided advice on COVID-19 to the community during … Read More
U.S. Hospitals Promise New Safety Measures to Ease Patient Fears After Coronavirus Crush
U.S. hospitals, many past the peak coronavirus crush, are relying on plexiglass dividers, advance testing of patients and limited elevator traffic to convince people, especially those needing urgent care, that the facilities are safe. Hospitals put lucrative elective procedures and other nonessential operations on hold weeks ago as they geared up for the coronavirus onslaught. … Read More
Newport Beach Coronavirus Survivor Donates Antibody-Rich Blood to Fight COVID-19
Newport Beach resident Glenn Walcott isn’t especially fond of needles, but Tuesday morning found him hooked up to a centrifuge machine at Irvine’s Hoag Health Center, where the 51-year-old father of two donated antibody-rich plasma to help patients battling COVID-19. He thinks he may have become infected with the novel coronavirus during a ski trip … Read More