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Hoag Launches Styled for Surgery Program to Redefine the Patient Experience in Neurosurgery

Hoag continues to advance the standard for patient-centered care with the launch of Styled for Surgery, a first-of-its-kind program that transforms the traditional surgical experience by integrating professional hairstyling into pre-operative planning. In traditional brain surgeries, a portion of a patient’s head would be shaved in the operating room to...

Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis During the Holidays

Holiday traditions can bring joy and connect us with loved ones. But when a cancer diagnosis threatens to upend those beloved traditions, you can help reclaim control of the holidays through careful planning, grace and the help of friends, family, and your medical care team. “The holidays can bring up...

New Study by DISC Surgery Center of Newport Beach Confirms Safety and Major Cost Savings of Same-Day Lumbar Fusion

A new study led by orthopedic spine surgeon Steven J. Girdler, MD of DISC Surgery Center, shows that even the most complex spinal fusions—anterior-posterior lumbar interbody fusions (ALIF + PSF, also known as 360° fusions)—can be performed safely and effectively in an outpatient setting, achieving substantial cost savings and...

Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk December 7

The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present the 46th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, a day that transforms the entire village of Corona del Mar into a magical holiday celebration! On Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., generations of families, friends, and...

Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar Unveils Community Mural Installation

Sherman Library & Gardens is known for its artistic and rich variety of flowers and plants. Now, thanks to the generosity of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, City of Newport Beach and Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, art has bloomed beyond Sherman’s garden walls. It was a rain or shine...

Remembering Jim Self and Ted Smith: Pacific Symphony Loses Two of Its Brightest Lights

Pacific Symphony has lost two of its brightest lights: tubist Jim Self and ardent supporter Ted Smith. According to Pacific Symphony President and CEO John Forsyte, longtime principal tubist and composer Jim Self has died. “Jim’s artistry and big heart defined Pacific Symphony for close to four decades,” said Forsyte. “From...

Hanley Investment Group of Corona del Mar Raises $30K for Men’s Health During Annual Movember Campaign

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm in Corona del Mar specializing in retail property sales, announced that it raised $29,252 during its 15th annual Movember fundraising campaign, themed “Mo’ments in Time.” Since 2011, Hanley Investment Group has raised a total of...

Hoag Earns Top Grades for Patient Safety

Hoag has once again been awarded straight “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine, reaffirming Hoag’s position among the nation’s top hospitals for patient safety and quality of care. This national recognition reflects Hoag’s commitment to delivering the highest standards...

American Legion Auxiliary Hosts Holiday Boutique December 20 in Newport Beach

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 is hosting a Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 215 15th Street in Newport Beach. Entrance fee is $5. The boutique is open to the public. Among the many items for sale: clothing, handbags, handmade gift...

Samueli Foundation Announces Multi-Year, $24M Unrestricted Funding for Five OC Colleges

The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced a multi-year investment of more than $24 Million in five leading Orange County colleges. This funding will fuel advancements in academic infrastructure, expand programs and support the launch of innovative initiatives designed to boost workforce development and science, technology, engineering...