About Us
Ninety percent of maintaining good health is determined by factors other
than direct health care. These “other” factors are referred
to as social “determinants.” As the trusted partner in health
and wellness, Hoag is uniquely positioned to step in and engage the community
in a transformative partnership to positively impact the health and well-being
of our community’s most vulnerable populations.
Hoag is taking an “upstream approach” to addressing key health
determinants for our community. The Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy
Living will create a synergistic model of service delivery. That means
that Hoag is aligning with like-minded non-profit organizations that share
in the vision of making the vulnerable community healthier. Many non-profit
agencies do not have offices in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, or Huntington
Beach because the rent/leases are cost prohibitive.
To facilitate collaboration and build capacity in our community partner
agencies, Hoag will provide non-profit partners with physical space and
resources in the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living. Located
across the street from Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, a hoteling model will
be used so that partner agencies can rotate in and out of the center.
A variety of health and wellness groups, classes and direct services will
be provided by our partner agencies.
Our Mission
Working synergistically in a shared location with our partner agencies
and community residents to bridge the gaps in services, build capacity
and maximize impact in our under-resourced communities.
Our Vision
Inspire and empower our community to take control of their own health and
wellbeing. Provide culturally sensitive services and resources that enable
prevention, address the root causes of disease and improve health outcomes.Offer
services that meet the needs of the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
“We are encouraged by the better angels of our nature and the disposition
of our hearts to think favorably of our fellows, regardless of their circumstances,
and to serve them well; improving and sustaining their health and the
quality of their lives and thus benefitting all.” Dr. Gwyn Parry