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Hoag Earns Level 3 Epilepsy Center Designation

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 14, 2016 — Hoag was recently designated as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) for 2016-2017. This accreditation recognizes Hoag for having the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest-level medical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. “We are honored to … Read More

Hoag Unveils Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living

Hoag Family Foundation Makes Life-Changing Donation to Expand Collaborative Health & Wellness Services for the Underserved Community NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 11, 2016 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today unveiled the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living, a unique collaborative endeavor comprising many of Orange County’s leading providers of health, mental health and spiritual … Read More

Hoag Recognized on Becker's Hospital Review's 2016 “100 Great Hospitals in America” List

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 9, 2016 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has again been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America.” This is the fourth year (2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016) Hoag has received this designation and is again the only hospital in Orange County to make the … Read More

Hoag Unveils the “Julia Argyros Center for Nursing Excellence” Seal to Recognize the Largest Donors to Nursing Program in Hoag History with $10 Million in Cumulative Giving

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 5, 2016 — Julia and George Argyros — nationally acclaimed philanthropists – attended the annual Nurses Day celebration at Hoag to announce their latest $7 million gift and present a $10 million ceremonial check representing their cumulative giving to expand nursing scholarships, and to unveil the Julia Argyros Center for Nursing … Read More

Hoag Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Cardiac Care

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 4, 2016 — Hoag was recently designated as a Blue Distinction® Center+ in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program by Anthem Blue Cross. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with … Read More

Hoag Wound Care Center Honored with Two National Awards

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 23, 2016 — Hoag Wound Care Center was recently honored by Healogics™ Inc. with the Center of Distinction Award for clinical excellence and the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award. These prestigious awards recognize Hoag for achieving outstanding patient outcomes for 12 consecutive months. With a healing rate … Read More

Hoag Recognized on Becker's Healthcare “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” List

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 22, 2016 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the “150 Great Place to Work in Healthcare.” “Hoag is honored to be named one of the greatest places to work in healthcare,” said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and chief executive officer. “We pride … Read More

Hoag Urgent Care & Family Medicine Coming Soon to Los Olivos Marketplace

IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2016 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today that Hoag Urgent Care & Family Medicine is scheduled to open at Los Olivos Marketplace on Wednesday, March 16. Managed by Hoag Medical Group, Hoag Urgent Care & Family Medicine will be open 363 days a year, seven-days a week, including evenings and … Read More

Hoag Recognized on Healthgrades' America's 50 Best Hospitals™ List for 2016

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 24, 2016 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has again been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ for 2016. This is the fifth consecutive year – 2012-2016 – Hoag has been awarded this designation. Top performing hospitals were selected by Healthgrades based on overall clinical excellence across a … Read More

From Interactive Computer Games to the Operating Room: Hoag Becomes First Hospital in Orange County to Use High-Tech 3D Simulation Software to Assist in Brain Surgeries

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 2, 2016 — High-tech computer games and operating rooms may not appear to have much in common at first blush — but Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has become Orange County’s first and only hospital to treat neurosurgery patients using the same sophisticated software platform that powers today’s highly immersive and realistic … Read More