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Boris Govzman doesn’t remember going into cardiac arrest while driving along the I-405 in Irvine. Wednesday, after a week in a coma, the 69-year-old woke up at Hoag Hospital Irvine and was shocked when told that his 13-year-old grandson had given him CPR, and his 11-year-old grandson had helped, too, in saving his life. “If … Read More

Organs, muscle, bone, blood. Cancer takes everything it can grab. That is why fighting cancer takes everything we’ve got. With its renowned comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, Hoag Family Cancer Institute unites the most experienced and trusted specialists in the region into a strong, integrated team dedicated to healing and helping … Read More

To understand how a wound is supposed to heal, search your knees. All evidence of the scrapes and scabs of childhood are likely long gone. That is because the human body is blessed with the incredible ability to heal damaged tissues. But more than 5 million Americans suffer from chronic or non-healing wounds – a … Read More

Hoag is bringing the very best of Newport Beach to Irvine. No, it’s not the surfing. Or the bike paths along the ocean. Or the beach volleyball. Instead, Hoag is expanding its renowned Neurosciences Institute to Hoag Health Center Irvine, ensuring that Irvine residents will enjoy the highest possible quality of life for many years … Read More

Hoag has opened a new health center across from its Irvine hospital so patients can receive specialized services without driving to Newport Beach. The Hoag Health Center Irvine on Sand Canyon Avenue is intended to create a “health care village” in Irvine, said Marcy Brown, vice president of Hoag Hospital Irvine and ambulatory services. Designed … Read More

The call wasn’t unusual for a doctor to receive at 10:30 on a Saturday night – woman, mid-60s, heart attack. She had a 90 percent blockage of an artery. But what Dr. Huy Nguyen heard through the phone … that was the unusual part, the amazing part, the no-way-this-could-be-happening part. Nguyen had been watching TV … Read More

Innovative approach to health care draws inspiration from Irvine’s model of living. Among its many enviable qualities, Irvine is admired for its villages – well-designed enclaves known for their comprehensive services and excellent quality of life. When Hoag set out to create the future of health care delivery, we drew inspiration from these villages and … Read More

Battling cancer can take its toll not only physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This is why embracing a cancer care program that goes beyond the surgeons who remove tumors and the oncologists who manage clinical therapies is vital and an integral part of survivorship. Many community hospitals, including Hoag, are participating in a national … Read More

Costa Mesa resident and Hoag Hospital nurse practitioner Karen Herold joined two other Orange County women in being honored at Susan G. Komen Orange County's annual Survivor Celebration and Awards luncheon last month at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona del Mar. Herold was recognized with the Outstanding Breast Health Advocate award. She runs the … Read More

Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine is one of 100 companies and organizations on industry publication Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work list for 2016. The program honors workplaces throughout the industry that “empower their employees to provide patients and customers with the best possible care.” Hoag Orthopedic Institute, a joint venture between Hoag Memorial Hospital … Read More