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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  • Spring 2022

    Hoag Helps Patients Live Fully with Heart Failure

    Cathy Bochynski’s father died of heart failure many years ago. But thanks to the expert care she is receiving at Hoag, the 71-year-old is facing her own diagnosis of heart failure with hope. Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute is ranked in the top 10% in the nation for care that preserves patients’ … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    New App Puts Cardiac Surgery Education in Patients’ Hands

    For patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at Hoag, the guidance they need is now in the palm of their hands. Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute piloted a new app that guides patients before, during and after their surgery. The app delivers interactive, personalized education such as reminders, to-do-lists, videos and evidence-based education. … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Hoag Hosts National Marfan Conference

    Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute is hosting The Marfan Foundation’s E3 Conference: Educating, Empowering, and Enriching Our Community on July 7-10, 2022, in Newport Beach. Bringing together more than 600 individuals and families with Marfan syndrome, VEDS, Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), and other genetic aortic and vascular conditions from across the U.S. and … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Now that I’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, what steps should I take to manage my condition?

    Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. It’s typically caused by cholesterol-containing deposits in your coronary arteries and inflammation. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with CAD, there are several steps you can take to manage your condition and stay healthy. I encourage all patients to … Read More

  • Hoag Family Cancer Institute at the Forefront of Innovation

    As Orange County’s top choice for cancer care, Hoag Family Cancer Institute prides itself for consistently achieving survival rates that are above national averages. By offering multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient care, patients can feel confident that they will receive care that is rivaled by some of the leading institutions in the nation. As a result, … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Hoag Offers Expanded Early Detection Screening Under New Guidelines

    With a commitment to the prevention and early detection of lung cancer, Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Program provides patients a full array of innovative lung cancer diagnosis and treatment options tailored to the individual patient’s clinical needs. In February, the lung cancer screening guidelines were updated to recommend low dose computed tomography (LDCT) … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    What’s the best way to detect skin cancer?

    The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to monitor your skin regularly and wear sunscreen. Check your skin often for new or changing moles or freckles and show them to your doctor. The ABCs of melanoma is a helpful guide to help you distinguish what features you should look for when checking … Read More

  • Winter 2022

    A Message from Robert Braithwaite: The New Year

    Dear Neighbors, The New Year is a time of new beginnings. We make our resolutions and set our intentions. In the darkened days of winter, we create light and warmth, and begin our journeys anew. Here at Hoag, those feelings of rejuvenation are particularly strong. Our culture of innovation constantly propels us forward, and everywhere … Read More

  • Winter 2022

    From Prevention to Diagnosis to ‘Thrivorship’ – Hoag’s Spectrum of Breast Care

    Women seek out Hoag Women’s Health Institute for the quality of its breast care program and its sterling reputation. But survivors of breast cancer know that being the best at prevention, diagnosis and treatment is not enough. What connects women to Hoag is the fact that the medical team puts the patient first. Whether a … Read More