Press Room
Hoag Digestive Health Institute Introduces Revolutionary New Precancer Screening Tool in Fight Against Esophageal Cancer
Hoag is the first hospital in the United States to offer a comprehensive on-site program for pioneering esophageal precancer detection tool, EsoGuard EsoGuard addresses patient aversion to endoscopy – contributing to the further rise of deadly esophageal cancer New tool is part of Hoag Digestive Health Institute’s mission towards “esophageal cancer-free Orange County” NEWPORT BEACH, … Read More
Hoag Interventional Radiology Pioneers “X-Ray Vision” Augmented Reality Technology, Marking a West Coast and Global First
IRVINE, Calif. (June 13, 2025) – Hoag is transforming the future of interventional radiology procedures by becoming the first hospital on the West Coast and the first non-academic hospital in the world to offer MediView’s XR90 Augmented Reality (AR) 3D Procedural Navigation System. This innovative “X-ray vision” technology provides clinicians with unprecedented real-time visualization and … Read More
Hoag Chief Digital Officer Kathy Azeez-Narain Named 2025 Executive of the Year by Greater Irvine Chamber
IRVINE, Calif. (June 6, 2025) – Kathy Azeez-Narain, senior vice president and chief digital & customer innovation officer at Hoag, has been named the “2025 Executive of the Year” by the Greater Irvine Chamber. The award was presented at the annual “Celebrate Irvine” event at the Irvine Marriott on June 5, 2025. The Greater Irvine … Read More
Hoag Named Title Sponsor of USA Surfing Championships at Olympic Venue Lower Trestles
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 4, 2025) – USA Surfing is proud to announce Hoag as the title sponsor of the 2025 USA Surfing Championships at Lower Trestles – the iconic break and host site of the LA 2028 Olympic Games surfing competition. Often called the “Super Bowl of youth surfing,” the USA Surfing Championships at … Read More
Hoag Recognized as 2025 Top Hospitals for Patient Experience by Healthgrades
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 14, 2025) – Hoag has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of the 2025 Top Hospitals for Patient Experience. This award highlights hospitals that excel at providing top-quality care while ensuring a positive healthcare experience for patients. Hoag is one of only 377 hospitals nationwide to receive this recognition and represents … Read More
Hoag CFO Andrew Guarni Recognized as 2025 CFO of the Year
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
Marilyn Larsen Named Hoag’s 2025 Nurse of the Year
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
Hoag Names Dr. Jack Sun as Director of Cardiovascular Surgery
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
Hoag Again Earns Straight ‘A’s’ for Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group
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
Hoag Recruits Transformative Leader, Steven Grossman, M.D. Ph.D., to Lead the Hoag Family Cancer Institute
Internationally recognized and respected physician scientist, Dr. Grossman named Executive Medical Director After competitive, nationwide recruitment, Dr. Grossman joins Hoag from USC Grossman’s recruitment is emblematic of a significant period of growth and advancement for Hoag, particularly in cancer research, treatment and prevention NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (April 21, 2025) – Hoag is proud to announce … Read More