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  • Hoag is the First in California to Offer Laser Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., September 11, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced it is the first hospital in the state of California to offer an innovative treatment system for atrial fibrillation (AFib) that allows cardiologists to see pulmonary veins in real time. This new technology complements Hoag’s advanced visualization tools, creating what essentially amounts … Read More

  • Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Brings Teens Mental Health Services to Irvine

    IRVINE, Calif., September 5, 2018 — Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag announced today that the acclaimed ASPIRE program for teens struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions will now be offered in Irvine. An evidence-based intensive outpatient program for teens and their families, ASPIRE (After-School Program for Interventions and Resiliency Education®) uses … Read More

  • Hoag First in Southern California to Perform Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 22, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is the first hospital in Southern California to perform the scarless transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy procedure. Hoag is one of the first hospitals in the nation where this innovative technique is available. The minimally invasive approach eliminates visible scars by making three small incisions inside … Read More

  • Hoag is the Highest Ranked Hospital in Orange County in U.S. News & World Report's 2018-2019 Best Hospital Rankings

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 14, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian proudly announced today it is once again the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, now ranked the fourth-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and eighth-best in California in the new annual national rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Hoag remains the … Read More

  • Villa Balboa Construction

    Please click on the following for Hoag construction and facilities updates for Villa Balboa 2018 Q3 Update 2018 Q2 Update 2018 Q1 Update 2017 Q2 Update 2017 Q1 Update 2016 Q2 Update 2016 Q1 Update 2015 Q4 Update  

  • Hoag Turns the Tables on Pancreatic Cancer

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 16, 2018 — Among cancer types, pancreatic cancer is one of the most ruthless killers. Growing quietly, with no discernible symptoms, pancreatic cancer is usually undetected until it has grown too advanced to treat effectively. Unlike most cancers, pancreatic cancer kills nearly as many people each year as those who develop … Read More

  • Dr. David Ahn Named Program Director of Hoag's Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 10, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced David Ahn, M.D., as the program director of the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag. In his new role, Dr. Ahn will participate in research and provide clinical oversight in outpatient and inpatient environments, as well as other programmatic opportunities. “We … Read More

  • Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center at Hoag Helps Injured Patients Maximize Independence and Quality of Life

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 18, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today the opening of the Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center to serve adults who have been treated for neurological and orthopedic issues, as well as traumatic brain injury or stroke, providing a streamlined and comprehensive continuum of care to these recovering patients. Acute … Read More

  • Hoag Receives Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for Heart Failure and Stroke

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 5, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today it has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure and Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards highlight Hoag’s commitment to ensuring patients with heart failure and stroke receive the most appropriate treatment according to … Read More