Press Room
Hoag Physician Named President of the American College of Cardiology
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 1, 2021 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is honored to announce that Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.H.A, F.E.S.C., the Eric & Sheila Samson Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Health and director of Disease Management for the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag, has been appointed as the American College … Read More
Hoag Utilizes Virtual Reality Technology to Ease Emotional Toll of Caring for Critically Ill Patients
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 22, 2021 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is exploring new ways to support employees on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the launch of CenteredVR, a virtual reality-based mindfulness and stress management program developed by BehaVR, Hoag is among the first health care facilities in the nation to deploy virtual … Read More
Hoag Becomes First Hospital on West Coast to Offer Advanced Minimally-Invasive Robotic Navigation Platform for Spine Surgery
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 5, 2021 — Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute (PFNI) announced the use of the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Robotic Guidance Platform, the most advanced robotic-assisted, minimally invasive spine surgery option. Building a synergy of technology, Hoag became the first West Coast hospital to utilize the Mazor for Midas technology that was … Read More
Celebrating a Decade of Specialty Care, Hoag Seeks to Change National Conversation About Wound Care
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 9, 2021 — Nationally recognized wound care experts at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian are moving to educate physicians, nursing home leaders, and others to better recognize the risk of skin failures in chronically ill and elderly patients, with the hope of better treating and even preventing life-threatening wounds. The effort coincides … Read More
Hoag Hospital Expands Maternity Services with the Opening of the Fudge Family Birthing Suites in Irvine
IRVINE, CALIF., December 9, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced the opening of the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine which reimagines pregnancy, delivery and recovery for modern families — with private birthing suites, a perinatal VR guided program, and a calming outdoor walking garden. Already a leader in women’s health, … Read More
Hoag Brings Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Technology to Orange County
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 7, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian became the only hospital in Orange County, and one of the first in the nation, to provide oncologists with the technology to pinpoint tumors during radiation treatment – even in some of the most difficult-to-target areas in the body, including the pancreas, lungs and … Read More
Hoag Receives additional $7.5 Million Gift from Philanthropists Julia and George Argyros
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. Nov. 23, 2020 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced another $7.5 million gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that will further enhance Hoag’s nationally renowned nursing services. The transformative contribution from the Argyros family extends an already remarkable legacy of giving that spans nearly four decades and has played an … Read More
Hoag Has Been Cleared for Takeoff at John Wayne Airport
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 9, 2020 — Hoag and JWA officials today announced plans for the Fly Well Clinic, a first-of-its-kind health care facility will offer travelers health services including office visits, telehealth consultations, immunizations, treatment of cold and flu symptoms and prescriptions. The partnership represents the first airport health clinic in Orange County and … Read More
Orange County Philanthropist Sue Gross Donates $5 Million to Hoag to Expand Services at Newport Beach Breast Center
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., Oct. 4, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced a $5 million gift from renowned Orange County philanthropist Sue Gross that will be used to significantly expand the scope of services at the Hoag Breast Center in Newport Beach. “Many women I have known have bravely faced breast cancer, including my … Read More
Hoag Takes Major Steps to Protect Employees and Physicians, Their Families, and the Public As Flu Season Approaches
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2020) – In their unwavering commitment to the safety of our community, the George Hoag Family Foundation has donated $400,000 to ensure that every Hoag employee, physician and immediate family members of Hoag employees and physicians, are able to receive free flu shots. The donation underscores the heightened importance of … Read More