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  • COVID-19

    Vaccine Rollout Approved for People Age 65+

    Dear Neighbors, I am writing to let you know about an important update to the county’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) has now approved vaccinations for people aged 65+, which is an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. We are working quickly to establish dedicated locations to safely provide … Read More

  • Cancer

    What It's Like To: Battle Cancer and Save Your Dad's Life

    Amy Rosenberg: One morning I noticed a lump on my right breast, and I didn’t think much about it. I wasn’t worried. “I’m 27, there’s no way this is cancer.” I started Googling “breast soreness” and the medication I was taking. It said breast soreness is one of the biggest side effects. So I kind … Read More

  • COVID-19

    Orange County Health Officials Still Concerned About Rising COVID-19 Cases As New Numbers Encourage Optimism

    A record was set recently for daily deaths reported in Orange County, but some health care workers say they are now seeing some signs of improvements locally while acknowledging there are still tough days expected ahead. Orange County health officials on Sunday reported 1,448 new cases of coronavirus and 47 additional deaths. New coronavirus numbers … Read More

  • Cancer

    Nationally Recognized Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Expert Joins Hoag Family Cancer Institute to Bring Molecular Imaging and Therapy to Orange County

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is building upon its personalized, science-based approach to cancer care with the launch of its Molecular Imaging and Therapy Program, led by nationally recognized expert Gary A. Ulaner, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Ulaner, who is dual board-certified in radiology and nuclear medicine, recently joined Hoag Family Cancer Institute from Memorial Sloan Kettering … Read More

  • COVID-19

    Take Five: Meet Dr. Philip Robinson, Medical Director of Infection Prevention at Hoag

    As COVID cases continue to surge and more and more people we know are suffering from its effects, we welcomed news of vaccines being available to frontline workers, and possibly everyone else in the coming months. I caught up with Dr. Philip Robinson, medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology at Hoag, to learn … Read More

  • COVID-19

    O.C. Healthcare Workers on the Frontline Adopt Battle Mindset as COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge

    Whenever ICU nurse Tiffany Hughes is having a tough day at work, surrounded by patients sicker and more immobilized by COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic so far, all she has to do is look at her forearm. There is a single tattoo — the tip of a spear pointing down to her … Read More

  • Featured News

    Reader's Choice Awards 2020: Health Winners

    Best Maternity Facility Hoag Hospital Newport Beach A leader in women’s health, Hoag’s state-of-the-art facilities and around-the-clock support deliver everything new moms and babies need. With more than 200,000 babies born to date, Hoag offers comprehensive family-centered care to support women through all stages of pregnancy and delivery. In December 2020, Hoag expanded its renowned … Read More

  • Featured News

    Pennies from Hoag: Janitor Comes Up with an Inspiring Idea

    A hospital janitor inspired people who might never have noticed him. Phillip Ingram’s job is to make sure the meeting rooms are clean at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. He walks the halls smiling at people who have no idea that he’s the guy who came up with the inspiring idea. Ingram is a smiler. … Read More

  • Featured News

    Hoag Delivers Modern Maternity Care to Irvine

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian plans to bring greater convenience and choice to expecting mothers at its new birthing center in Irvine. The Newport Beach-based hospital system unveiled the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine during a virtual grand opening event on Dec. 10. The 31,600-square-feet facility, financed in part by a reported $4 … Read More