Spring 2023

Philanthropists Launch Hoag’s Irvine Expansion

Transformational. That is the word used to describe the lead philanthropic gifts at the cornerstone of Hoag’s expansion in Irvine. Thanks to the largest gift in Hoag history, a $106 million gift from the late Audrey Steele Burnand, and a $50 million gift from philanthropists David and Diana Sun, Hoag is expanding its campus in … Read More

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Spring 2023

Major Expansion for Hoag Family Cancer Institute Patients

With a commitment to providing world-class, comprehensive cancer care close to home, Hoag has completed a major renovation and expansion of the Patty & George Hoag Cancer Center in Newport Beach. The new center, which opened in February, further increases Hoag’s offerings as the largest cancer center in Orange County and continues Hoag’s ability to … Read More

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Spring 2023

Why More Babies Are Born at Hoag Than Anywhere in Orange County

If you were born in Orange County, there is a good chance you were born at Hoag. For more than seven decades, more women have trusted Hoag to deliver their babies than any other hospital in the county – second-most in the state. In fact, Hoag has been recognized as high performing in maternity care … Read More

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  • Winter 2021

    Hoag is Revolutionizing Cancer Therapy

    Cancer patients at Hoag Family Cancer Institute now have access to life-saving technology that is unavailable almost everywhere else. Through a generous donation by author Dean Koontz and his wife, Gerda, Hoag recently became the only hospital in Orange County, and one of the first in the nation to offer the ViewRay™ MRldian linear accelerator, … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    Orange County’s Most Trusted GYN Oncology Program

    Compassion, expertise and a commitment to excellence has distinguished the Hoag Gynecologic Oncology Program for decades. Hoag’s expert, fellowship-trained and board-certified gynecologic oncologists, treat more patients in Orange County than any other health system. These four dedicated gynecologic oncologists work seamlessly as part of a multidisciplinary team includes gynecologic oncologists, gynecologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    Hoag Recognized Among the National Leaders in Stroke Care

    Three things matter most during a stroke: time, expertise, and quality of care. On all three counts, the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag exceeds national standards, thus survival and recovery rates surpass most hospitals in the nation. While stroke remains one of the top five leading causes of death … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    The Importance of Sleep in the Time of COVID-19

    One of the most potent defenses against illness is adequate sleep. Unfortunately, since the start of the pandemic, the rejuvenating slumber we all need has become elusive. Research suggests the rate of clinical insomnia is 37% higher than before the peak of the pandemic. Both fear of contracting COVID-19, and symptoms suffered by those recovering … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    Hoag Creates “Hub” for People with Type 1 Diabetes

    While Hoag ranks nationally for all types of diabetes and endocrinology care, the hospital’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center features a community hub that caters to people living with the rarer and more commonly misunderstood form of diabetes – Type 1 (T1D). For these patients, the Center has long been a place for emotional … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    Orange County’s First Fly Well Clinic at JWA

    Hoag-quality care has been cleared for takeoff at John Wayne Airport: Hoag and JWA officials announced plans for the Hoag Fly Well Clinic, a first-of-its-kind health care facility that offers travelers health services including COVID-19 rapid testing, office visits, telehealth consultations, immunizations, treatment of cold and flu symptoms and prescriptions. The partnership represents the first … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    COVID-19 Vaccine Update

    With news developing daily about COVID-19 vaccines, Hoag is dedicated to providing the community with the most up-to-date information and access to innovative treatment options. Selected as an approved provider of COVID-19 vaccines, Hoag is involved in the continued research and planned distribution for how to support both our health care workers and the community … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    Patient with Rare Connective Tissue Disorder Grateful to Hoag

    It can be difficult to visual what Hoag’s “multidisciplinary approach” to patient care really means. But when Lauren Wiepking hears the term, a crystal-clear picture comes to mind: Ten specialists – some of the top medical experts in their fields – working closely together to ensure she receives the finest care for her condition – … Read More

  • Winter 2021

    Excellence and Compassion Lay at the Heart of the Aortic Center

    Working seamlessly with Hoag’s multidisciplinary team within the Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center are two dedicated specialty nurses who deliver comprehensive, personalized care. Meet Rita Weise, MSN, ACNPC-AG, an acute care nurse practitioner and Meg Boeglin, RN, BSN, a clinical nurse navigator for the Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions Program, part of the Matranga … Read More