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David Frost Wins 2013 Toshiba Classic
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (March 17, 2013) – David Frost capitalized on momentum he maintained since Friday's opening round, to go wire-to-wire and win the 19th Toshiba Classic while tying the low-score tournament record. Frost, 53 and a 28-time professional winner, fired a 6-under-par 65 today, which remarkably included two bogeys on the front nine before … Read More
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Names Robert Braithwaite President and CEO
The Admired, Longtime Hoag Leader Assumes Top Spot from Dr. Richard Afable, Who Now Heads New Covenant Health Network Newport Beach, Calif. (March 1, 2013) — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today named Robert Braithwaite president and chief executive officer of the renowned network of hospitals and community-based health care centers throughout Orange County. Braithwaite, who … Read More
The New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Clinical Study of Minimally-Invasive Device for Treatment of Reflux Disease
Newport Beach, Calif., February 21, 2013 – For the millions who suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) provides clinical evidence of safety and effectiveness for a new, FDA-approved medical device. Torax Medical’s LINX® Reflux Management System was studied in a controlled, prospective, multicenter … Read More
Hoag and St. Joseph Health Complete Historic Health Care Affiliation
Ready to Build a National Model for Effective, High-Quality, and Compassionate Care (February 28, 2013, Orange County, Calif.) — St. Joseph Health and Hoag announced formal completion of an unprecedented affiliation, laying the foundation for sweeping changes in the delivery and accessibility of high-quality health care. Known as Covenant Health Network (CHN), the affiliation will … Read More
Renowned Hoag Physician Honored with Endowed Chair
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced a $2 million gift from philanthropists Sue and Bill Gross to establish an endowed chair in honor of Dr. Melvin Silverstein, an internationally renowned breast cancer researcher and surgeon, and medical director of the Breast Care Center at Hoag.
Free Winter Community Education Classes Offered by Hoag
Providing patients and the public with an opportunity to learn, share, cope and discover in an inviting and compassionate environment, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has announced a full slate of free community education classes for everyone from newly diagnosed cancer patients to those seeking tips on living healthier lifestyles.
Hoag Opens Pioneering Heart & Vascular Institute
Media Contact: Heidi Pallares Heidi.Pallares@hoag.org 949/764-6939 Newport Beach, Calif., November 19, 2012 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has opened a newly remodeled Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute, introducing the latest technological advances in cardiovascular patient care. The Institute brings under one roof Hoag’s comprehensive range of cardiac care services, including the first electrophysiology (EP) cardiac … Read More
Better Outcomes, Lower Costs Focus of Hoag Hospital Foundation's Forum on Healthcare 2012
Irvine, Calif., October 17, 2012 — More than 750 business and community leaders jammed a hotel banquet room Monday for a conversation about how healthcare reform is driving innovation and new models for access to care at the Forum of Healthcare 2012, presented by Hoag Hospital Foundation and title sponsor, The Edwards Lifesciences Fund.
Orange County Panera Bread® Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Ribbon Bagel®
Bagels available in Orange County area bakery-cafes beginning October 1st with proceeds donated to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Orange County, CA, October 1, 2012 – Panera Bread and its franchisees are joining the fight against breast cancer for the 11th year by baking bagels. A staple every October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, … Read More
Hoag Earns Prestigious Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Newport Beach, Calif. – Underscoring its commitment to providing superior patient care, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been designated a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by an internationally recognized authority. Hoag joins only a few hospitals nationwide to receive the hard-earned COEMIG designation from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), which for … Read More