Press Room
Hoag Offers Clinical Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 5, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been selected to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial that researchers hope will demonstrate preliminary efficacy on pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 5%. The new combination therapy uses the … Read More
Hoag is the Highest Ranked Hospital in Orange County in U.S. News & World Report's 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Rankings
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 28, 2020 — U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Rankings once again named Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, the fourth-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and eighth-best in California. The rankings also included national rankings in seven specialty areas and recognition … Read More
Hoag Implants First Deep Brain Stimulation with BrainSense Technology for Parkinson's Disease in California
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., July 20, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently became the first hospital in California to implant the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recently approved Percept™ PC Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system in a patient for Parkinson’s disease. This DBS system detects patient-specific brain signals and provides instant feedback to optimize real-time … Read More
Susie Elmore Named Hoag's 2020 Nurse of the Year
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 17, 2020 — Hoag announced today that Susie Elmore, RN, BSN, is the hospital’s 2020 Nurse of the Year. Recognized for going above and beyond for her patients, Susie was selected as Nurse of the Year for her clinical excellence, patient advocacy and community service. She serves as a role model … Read More
Hoag Performs First Novel Robotic Carotid Artery Surgery on the West Coast
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., May 27, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently became the first hospital on the West Coast to perform an innovative robotic surgery with the goal of relieving a blockage in the carotid artery and improving blood flow to the brain. Christopher Baker, M.D, director of Interventional Neuroradiology at the Pickup Family … Read More
Hoag is First in Nation to Test Innovative Antibody Brain Cancer Drug
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., May 19, 2020 — Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag, in collaboration with Nascent Biotech, Inc announced today a first in the nation clinical trial for a novel immunotherapy treatment that holds considerable promise for glioblastoma (GBM), the deadliest form of brain cancer. Pritumumab is a unique … Read More
Hoag's Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Tops the Nation
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 14, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating, from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for two types of surgery, isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery and for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Fewer than 1.8% of hospitals nationwide receive such high … Read More
Hoag Seeks to Reclaim Its Independence from Providence Health
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 4, 2020 — Hoag Founders, the Association of Presbyterian Members and the George Hoag Family Foundation, filed litigation against Providence Health seeking to dissolve the affiliation with Providence. The legal action comes after nearly a year of trying to work with Providence to re-align the parties in a way that guarantees … Read More
Hoag Offers COVID-19 Patients Access to Three Clinical Trials
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 13, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has begun enrolling patients in three clinical research trials that offer hope against the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the trials are testing Remdesivir (RDV), a potentially promising antiviral drug, while the third trial is testing the effectiveness of immune blood plasma. Because of its … Read More
Hoag Launches Virtual Care Solution for Continuity of Care
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 10, 2020 — In the face of the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has launched a robust telehealth program to provide patients with safe, convenient access to their trusted physicians. In addition to in-office visits, many primary and specialty care physicians at Hoag are offering phone or video visits. … Read More