Gifts at Work
Hoag has a long and robust partnership with the private community. In fact, it’s because members of the community have invested in Hoag that it has grown into a trusted, nationally recognized healthcare leader. Countless patients and their families, physicians, nurses and staff have been touched by the kindness of our donors. Philanthropy has helped Hoag create programs, recruit staff, acquire technology and open or upgrade facilities - all things that would not have been possible without the generosity of our community.
Below are highlights of a few recent examples of donor-supported initiatives at Hoag Neurosciences Institute:
Judy & Richard Voltmer Sleep Center
Although the clinical excellence at the former Hoag Sleep Disorders Center was all you would expect from Hoag, the aging six-bed facility was lacking in atmosphere and space. The opening of the new Judy and Richard Voltmer Sleep Center in August 2010 not only increased the capacity to eight beds, it upgraded the facility to five-star status. Patients receiving over-night sleep studies now enjoy lovely rooms in a hotel-like setting that includes comfortable queen-sized beds with fine linens, attractive décor and private bathrooms. That’s in addition to the latest and most advanced sleep diagnosis and screening technology.
Marilyn Herbert Hausman Advanced Technology Pavilion
The spa-like environment of the Advanced Technology Pavilion (ATP) belies the advanced technology housed in the diagnostic and treatment rooms. This state-of-the-art facility was designed to provide a patient-centered diagnosis and treatment experience complete with the most advanced life saving technology available today. The ATP is tailored for those patients needing CT/PET scans, 3T MRI scans and/or Gamma Knife treatments. Patients range from those with brain tumors to a myriad of neurological disorders and various forms of cancer. The amenities and concierge-like service allow patients to focus their energy on healing rather than managing the logistics of health care.
Orange County Vital Aging Program Physician Liaison
The Orange County Vital Aging Program (OCVAP) is a community based program, established by Hoag Neuroscience Institute, promoting long-term brain health through education, risk factor management and early intervention against medical conditions that may impair memory. The OCVAP physician liaison develops relationships with community physicians interested in formalizing a program to treat patients with memory and cognitive disorders. The physician liaison provides physicians with information and education on proactively assessing and managing cognition, risk management and early detection and intervention. The physician liaison is charged with raising awareness and providing up-to-date information to physicians and the public about delaying and preventing Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.