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Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag to Provide Epilepsy Care for Under- and Uninsured through Lestonnac Free Clinic
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 9, 2018 — Nearly 70 percent of the people who need specialty epilepsy care in Orange County have no access to it. To address this crisis in care, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today a $1 million gift from philanthropists Nancy and Bill Thompson to significantly expand services to Orange County … Read More
Benjamin & Carmela Du Emergency Pavilion Now Open at Hoag Hospital Irvine
IRVINE, Calif., October 30, 2018 — Hoag Hospital Irvine today unveiled the much-anticipated Benjamin & Carmela Du Emergency Pavilion – the new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) that expands the facility to nearly five times its original size. The patient-centered design of the new ED offers the community greater access to expert emergent care, an enhanced … Read More
Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag First in Orange County to Offer New Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., October 25, 2018 — Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag is the first in Orange County to offer a new, cutting-edge treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation therapy is the first implantable device for treating OSA. “At Hoag, we are always looking for state-of-the-art treatment options … Read More
Study Indicates Intraoperative Radiation for Early Breast Cancer Clinically Effective Alternative to Traditional Radiation Therapy
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., October 11, 2018 — An eight-year study, performed at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA and supported by philanthropy has potential implications for how thousands of women are treated for breast cancer. The study findings, which were published on-line and in the October 2018 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology … Read More
Cognitive Disorders Program Expands in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif., October 9, 2018 — Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag is pleased to announce Gregory T. Whitman, M.D., board-certified neurologist, as the newest specialist to join its Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program. In his role, Dr. Whitman will expand access to specialized care and provide clinical evaluation and comprehensive management of cognitive impairment, … Read More
Hoag Welcomes New Cardiac Surgeon: Asad Shah, M.D.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., September 25, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today that Asad Shah, M.D., a rising national star in cardiothoracic surgery, has joined the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag. Dr. Shah comes to Hoag from the University of North Carolina, Rex Hospital, where he served on staff as … Read More
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