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    Charity: Circle 1000 Raises $840K for Hoag Family Cancer Institute

    Hoag Hospital Foundation held its 29th annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch at Island Hotel on May 9 and raised $840,000 to benefit the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. More than 350 Circle 1000 donors and friends, along with Hoag physicians and staff, attended the luncheon to celebrate a legacy of service to those affected by … Read More

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    What you need to know about Zika before you travel

    If your summer plans include travel to Zika-infected regions, take precaution. The Zika virus epidemic is predicted to get bigger, and women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and their male partners should weigh the risks before boarding a plane. With the summer Olympics set in Brazil, it is likely that Orange County's … Read More

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    Orange County leads the nation in effective stroke treatment

    May is Stroke Awareness Month, and when it comes to a stroke, it's important to act FAST. FAST refers to the symptoms and instructions to consider if you suspect someone is having a stroke: Face – Face drooping Arm – Arm weakness Speech – Speech difficulty Time – Time to call 911 to get to … Read More

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    Hoag Opens Wellness Center for Holistic Needs

    Hoag Hospital unveiled a new community wellness center Wednesday that will provide low-income families with services intended to meet physical, psychological and spiritual needs. The nonprofit hospital turned a two-story office building into the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living. Hoag is providing free space to 15 nonprofits working on issues such as preventing … Read More

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    Setting Boundaries with Teens: Sticking to “No”

    Last winter, Tracy Jenkins begged her mother, Patty, for a new pair of Sorel winter boots. They were expensive, but Patty found a pair on sale and brought them home for her daughter, who was very excited to have them … for about three months. This year, Patty bought a pair of winter boots for … Read More

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    100 Great Hospitals in America | 2016

    Hoag was named to the list for the fourth year (2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016) for having a strong history of innovation, providing top-notch care to patients, leading clinical advancement with forward-thinking research or holding an irreplaceable spot in their communities. To view the full list from Becker's Hospital Review, please click here.

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    Hoag Receives $7 Million Nursing Gift

    Newport Beach philanthropists George and Julia Argyros on Thursday announced a $7 million gift to Hoag Hospital to pay for continuing education for nurses. The donation, which will be given over five years, will provide scholarships for nurses to improve their skills and take on expanded clinical roles, hospital officials said. “George and I are … Read More

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    3-D printing could be the next frontier in patient care

    Throughout history there have been certain advancements in medical care that have revolutionized the industry. Medical imaging is one of those advancements that has grown from a curiosity to an integral part of modern healthcare. Healthcare providers have come to rely heavily on the myriad of imaging techniques now available to not only aid them … Read More

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    Running a marathon like OC's requires preparation

    Spring marathon season is upon us, and the much-anticipated OC Marathon is Sunday. Many beginning runners are extending their mileage as part of their training runs in the hopes of earning the right to emblazon their bumpers with the ubiquitous “26.2” stickers. But if you haven't been preparing seriously for at least eight weeks prior … Read More