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    Healthgrades’ 50 top hospitals for 2022

      Healthgrades has recognized 250 hospitals nationwide for exceptional care via its America’s Best Hospitals awards released Feb. 8. Three lists feature America’s 50, 100 and 250 best hospitals, which represent the top 1 percent, 2 percent and 5 percent of hospitals in the nation, respectively. Healthgrades used 2018-20 Medicare data to evaluate the performance of nearly … Read More

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    Around Town: Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, will return to Newport Beach Country Club

      The Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, will return to Newport Beach Country Club from March 2 through 6. Defending champion Ernie Els will be back with a chance to become the first back-to-back winner of the tournament. Hoag Classic festivities will kick off with “Breakfast with a Champion” on Tuesday, March 1. … Read More

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    How spine surgery will evolve in 2022: 6 trends to watch

      In the last decade, minimally invasive technologies have made it possible to perform many spine surgeries previously done in the hospital with overnight stays in the outpatient setting. More recently, advances in techniques and surgical technologies are changing how surgeons approach spine procedures, with robotics, endoscopy and augmented reality technologies anticipated to play a … Read More

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    Hoag Physician Named President of the American College of Nuclear Medicine

      Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has announced that the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) has elected Gary Ulaner, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.N.M., James & Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in Molecular Imaging and Therapy and director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, as its 2022-2023 president. He assumed the role on … Read More

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    Continuing to Share the Triumphs and Challenges

      Dear Neighbors, Happy New Year. As 2022 begins with a sense of familiar uncertainty, my wish for your happiness, health and safety is sincere and deeply felt. For the last two years, I have shared with you the triumphs and challenges of Hoag’s incredible medical team, the support of our philanthropic community and the … Read More

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    The Crowd: Pro golf Hall of Fame’s Ernie Els to headline as Hoag Classic returns

      Jeff Purser, executive director of Hoag Charity Sports and his team are making final arrangements for the anticipated return of the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club over the first week in March with championship tournament play March 6 through 8. The golf event has been seriously missed during the pandemic; it’s a … Read More

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    Despite Rising Case Numbers, Orange County Hospitalizations Stabilize For First Time Since December

      Orange County health officials expressed cautious optimism on Thursday, as both case numbers and hospitalizations in the region appear to be stabilizing over recent days. Despite a continued rise in numbers, health officials are looking to the hospitalization rate as a point of reference in indicating that the peak of the most recent Coronavirus … Read More

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    Hoag is first hospital on West Coast to achieve SRC and NAFC’s Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women accreditation

      Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has become the first hospital on the West Coast to achieve dual accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women, recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. The accreditation program was established … Read More

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    10 Spine Surgeons to Know

      Kenan Aksu, DO. Premier Orthopaedics (Exton, Pa.). Dr. Aksu was the first surgeon in his county to perform a Charite disc replacement surgery. Along with spine surgery, he treats joint conditions and fractures. Ronald Childs, MD. OrthoVirginia (Fairfax). Dr. Childs served in the U.S. Army and worked in a private practice before becoming OrthoVirginia’s first spine surgeon. He’s … Read More