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Hoag Named One of Top 50 Hospitals for Ninth Year
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach was recently named one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Healthgrades.com. Hoag has received the distinction for nine consecutive years and is the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 50. To view the original Daily Pilot article, please click here.
Early Birds May Get the Worm but are Night Owls Actually the Ones Who are Wealthy and Wise?
I am a night owl. Anyone who knows me is well aware of this fact. My husband, an early bird-type whose brain doesn’t function well past 9 p.m., but is annoyingly chipper around the time the sun rises, has learned the hard way not to try to engage me in any meaningful conversation before 9 … Read More
Cervical Cancer Guidelines Leaves Women Confused About Annual Pelvic Exams
There is good news and bad news in the world of women’s health. The good news is that women do not need annual Pap smears. The bad news is that, upon hearing the good news, many women incorrectly assume they no longer need annual pelvic exams, either. Historically, Pap smears were performed annually, and during … Read More
25th Hoag Classic Golf Tournament Offers Lineup Of Champions
Golf legends return to Newport Beach Country Club for the 25th Hoag Classic Golf Tournament, March 4th to 8th, the title sponsor, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and presenting partners Konica Minolta and City National Bank announced. Six PGA TOUR Championship members of the World Golf Hall of Fame will battle one another in what has … Read More
Hoag Recognized for Robotic Surgeries
Hoag Hospital recently received a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery accreditation from the Surgical Review Corp., an internationally recognized patient safety organization, according to a news release. The organization recognized Hoag for its 15,000 robotic surgeries, which were completed at its Newport Beach and Irvine campuses. “While robotics is still just one tool in … Read More
How Doctors Can Get Fit While They Sit
If you work a desk job, you’re familiar with the aching back pain, stiff shoulders, and all-around discomfort that hits after you’ve been sitting for an extended period of time. Not only is it painful, but research shows that sitting for hours at a time can be harmful to your body and even increase your … Read More
Major Heart Organizations Now Led by Women
Female cardiologists are increasingly being tapped for leadership roles in major cardiology organizations, including, in 2020, the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society and others. Christine Albert, MD, MPH, is one of them. She is president-elect of the Heart Rhythm Society and founding chair of the newly established … Read More
Ernie Els Among Newcomers to Hoag Classic Golf Tournament
Ernie Els, a four-time major champion and recent Presidents Cup International team captain, has committed to play in the Hoag Classic golf tournament, Orange County’s PGA TOUR Champions event, at Newport Beach Country Club from March 4-8. The 50-year-old South African is a two-time winner of the U.S. Open (1994 and 1997) and The Open … Read More
Hoag Named Exceptional Neurosurgery and Spine Program
Becker’s Healthcare, a media platform for the industry, has named the following Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle sponsors to the 2019 edition of its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with exceptional neurosurgery and spine programs. Hoag Health Network: Hoag Health Network offers numerous spine programs, including care at Hoag Orthopedic Institute. In 2018, … Read More
Hoag Exceeds Fundraising Goal Thanks to $1.36 Million Christmas Ball Haul
Wow, that’s quite the holiday haul – $1.36 million to be exact, all for Hoag Hospital Foundation thanks to supporters at the 53rd Annual Christmas Carol Ball. Held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, the 600 guests attending the ball enjoyed a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Collin Thornton and … Read More