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Hoag Receives additional $7.5 Million Gift from Philanthropists Julia and George Argyros
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. Nov. 23, 2020 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced another $7.5 million gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that will further enhance Hoag’s nationally renowned nursing services. The transformative contribution from the Argyros family extends an already remarkable legacy of giving that spans nearly four decades and has played an … Read More
Hoag Has Been Cleared for Takeoff at John Wayne Airport
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 9, 2020 — Hoag and JWA officials today announced plans for the Fly Well Clinic, a first-of-its-kind health care facility will offer travelers health services including office visits, telehealth consultations, immunizations, treatment of cold and flu symptoms and prescriptions. The partnership represents the first airport health clinic in Orange County and … Read More
Orange County Philanthropist Sue Gross Donates $5 Million to Hoag to Expand Services at Newport Beach Breast Center
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., Oct. 4, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced a $5 million gift from renowned Orange County philanthropist Sue Gross that will be used to significantly expand the scope of services at the Hoag Breast Center in Newport Beach. “Many women I have known have bravely faced breast cancer, including my … Read More
Hoag Takes Major Steps to Protect Employees and Physicians, Their Families, and the Public As Flu Season Approaches
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2020) – In their unwavering commitment to the safety of our community, the George Hoag Family Foundation has donated $400,000 to ensure that every Hoag employee, physician and immediate family members of Hoag employees and physicians, are able to receive free flu shots. The donation underscores the heightened importance of … Read More
Hoag Saved Her Brother-in-Law's Life; In Return, Sue Gross Expands Her Already Remarkable History of Generosity with a $1 Million Gift
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., September 14, 2020 — Adding to an already long history of generosity, Hoag Hospital Foundation today announced a $1 million gift from the Sue J. Gross Foundation to Hoag’s Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. In appreciation of the major gift, Hoag is naming the Sally & Joseph Warpinski Wound Healing and … Read More
Hoag to “Nurture” New Moms Through Virtual Reality
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 25, 2020) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced the launch of NurtureVR, a first-of-its-kind program for expectant mothers that uses virtual reality (VR) to augment prenatal education, pain management related to pregnancy, mindfulness and support women through postpartum care. By combining accessible, immersive technology with compassionate, mindful care, NurtureVR bridges … Read More
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