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Michael Ricks Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

​NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 20, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced Michael Ricks as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Ricks assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations at Hoag’s Newport Beach and Irvine hospital campuses as well as the Hoag Health Centers, located in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, … Read More

Project Wipeout Releases Educational Videos for Beach Safety Ahead of Annual Conference for First Responders

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 22, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today the launch of Project Wipeout’s new video series. The visual clips will serve as the newest ocean safety educational tool for the community and local lifeguard agencies. Project Wipeout was established to teach young people about the potential dangers that exist at … Read More

Peter and Ginny Ueberroth Donate $5 Million to Hoag Hospital Foundation to Establish an Endowed Chair in Women's Health in Honor of Allyson Brooks,

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 16, 2015 — Hoag Hospital Foundation today announced a $5 million gift from philanthropists Ginny and Peter Ueberroth to establish an endowed chair in honor of Dr. Allyson Brooks , Executive Medical Director of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute. The grant, awarded by the couple through the Peter and Virginia Ueberroth … Read More

Hoag Nurse of the Year Angela Mankoff, MSN, RN, Honored During Nurses Week

Hoag Nurse of the Year Angela Mankoff, MSN, RN, Honored During Nurses Week NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – May 8, 2015 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced this week its 2015 Nurse of the Year as part of the organization’s National Nurses Week celebration. This year’s recipient is Angela Mankoff, MSN, RN, a sub intensive care … Read More

Three Honors, Awards and Designations Highlight the Excellence of Hoag's Women's Health Institute

​NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 23, 2015 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s Women’s Health Institute is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a leader in women’s health by several national and statewide organizations. From offering consistent excellence in breast health, to lowering cesarean section rates, and providing superior maternity care, Hoag has long … Read More

Santa Ana Heart Screening Project – Saturday, May 2 – Sunday May 3 at the City of Santa Ana's Cinco de Mayo Weekend Festival

What: Through a generous community grant from Edwards Lifesciences, part of their Every Heart Beat Matters campaign, Hoag, Share Our Selves Community Health Center, SOS-El Sol Wellness Center and Edwards Lifesciences will be hosting a free Heart Screening event on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at the City of Santa Ana’s Cinco de … Read More

Hoag Recognized on Becker's Hospital Review's “100 Great Hospitals in America” List

Only Orange County hospital named as one of the most prominent and forward-thinking healthcare facilities in the nation NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 20, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has again been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America.” Hoag has received this designation three times – in … Read More

Hoag Promotes Organ and Tissue Donation in Statewide Effort to Save Lives

​Flags displayed across California for National Donate Life Month in April NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 15, 2015 – This April, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian will be joining more than 20 southern California hospitals and organizations promoting donation by displaying a “Donate Life” flag in honor of organ, eye and tissue donors. The “Flags Across America” … Read More

Circle 1000 Announces Father Gregory Boyle to Speak at Annual Founders' Celebration Lunch

​​Newport Beach, CA (March 20, 2015) – The Circle 1000 Committee and the Hoag Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce Father Gregory Boyle, author and nationally-recognized humanitarian, as the keynote speaker at Circle 1000’s 28th Annual Founders’ Celebration Brunch from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday May 4, 2015 at the Island Hotel Newport Beach, … Read More

Hoag Receives Highest Nursing Credential with Prestigious Magnet® Recognition

​NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 9, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has again attained Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This voluntary credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing. This credential is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. “Magnet recognition is … Read More