Press Room

Press Room

Hoag Earns Straight “A’s” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Both Newport Beach and Irvine hospitals continue to set the standard for patient safety, achieving the nation’s top honor NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 15, 2024 — Hoag has once again been awarded straight “A’s” by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine, continuing its exceptional track record in patient … Read More

Hoag Performs 30,000th Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Program Celebrates 20 Years as One of the Largest in US and a Destination for Patients Seeking Expertise, Experience and Superior Outcomes NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (DATE) – Hoag recently completed its 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery, a significant milestone for the first health system in Orange County to adopt the technology twenty years ago. It is one … Read More

Hoag’s Muzzy Family Endowed Fellows in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Lead the Nation

Newport Beach, Calif. – (October 29, 2024) – A world leader in breast conservation surgery, Hoag announced it is making a significant contribution to training the next generation of oncoplastic surgeons through the launch of a new Muzzy Family Endowed Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. This is the first fellowship of its kind in the … Read More

Hoag Advances Liver Cancer Treatment with Novel Non-Invasive Robotic Histotripsy System

Innovative treatment option provides hope for those otherwise unable to receive liver cancer treatment NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (October 14, 2024) – Hoag announced today a new technology using ultrasound energy to precisely destroy liver tumors in a single outpatient visit. HistoSonics Edison Histotripsy System is a precise, non-invasive cancer treatment option and the only FDA-approved … Read More

Hoag Joins Hospitals, Researchers and Patients Worldwide to Declare Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 15th

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (October 15, 2024) – As part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hoag joined the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA), a US nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and promote more research for an understudied type of breast cancer, to declare October 15th “Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day.” Invasive … Read More

Hoag to Expand World-Class Care to San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (October 2, 2024) – Hoag is excited to announce a significant expansion into San Clemente, a move that will bring personalized, proactive, integrated health care to South Orange County’s residents. The 20,000-square-foot facility will offer access to primary care, urgent care, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic and sports medicine, radiology and imaging services. … Read More

Hoag Digestive Health Institute Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Phan as Medical Director of Hoag Irvine Advanced Endoscopy Center

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (September 5, 2024) – Hoag Digestive Health Institute welcomes Medical Director for the Hoag Irvine Advanced Endoscopy Center Jennifer Phan, M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Phan brings a depth of knowledge of endoscopy, bariatrics and pancreaticobiliary disease and has also been named Director of Bariatric Endoscopy and Program Director of the Advanced … Read More

Hoag Compass Pioneers the Next Generation of Proactive Care

Hoag has launched the next generation of primary care and consumer health technology with Hoag Compass. The new program takes a proactive approach to healthcare that goes beyond standard sick care offered in traditional primary care. The wellness program offers expanded lab testing, nutrigenomic DNA testing, health coaching, mental health support and integrated connection and … Read More

Hoag Family Cancer Institute Leads Development of New Breast Cancer Imaging Method

In a groundbreaking study conducted at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, researchers have unveiled promising advancements in breast cancer imaging that could significantly impact patient care around the world. Breast cancer, especially when it’s advanced or comes back, needs precise imaging to see how far it has spread. Usually, doctors use CT scans and FDG … Read More

Hoag Family Cancer Institute Leads Research in New Method to Treat Breast Cancer

In yet another pioneering study conducted at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, researchers have achieved a significant advancement in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Utilizing a novel imaging technique and targeted therapy, this research opens new doors for patients battling advanced stages of this disease. The new study highlights the potential of SSTR2-targeted Dotatate … Read More