News & Updates
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Epilepsy Foundation’s Community Day Goes Virtual & Nationwide
This year, the Epilepsy Foundation is taking its 2020 Community Day virtual and nationwide for everyone! This year’s free event – Innovation & Action to END EPILEPSY – offers a day of latest updates and a chance to connect with others affected by epilepsy, healthcare providers, and the Epilepsy Foundation.
Hoag Hospital Recognized for Clinical Excellence
Hoag was once again the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2020-2021 U.S. News & World Report. This marks the fourth year in a row Hoag has achieved this level of recognition. The organization was ranked the #4 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #8 hospital in California.
How to Recognize and Avoid Heatstrokes
Heatstroke is a serious condition that can result in seizures, organ failure, and more. And before you get heatstroke, you’ll experience a milder condition called heat exhaustion. Knowing signs of both can help you keep yourself and your friends safe.
Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag Earns Level 4 Epilepsy Center Designation
On April 1, 2019, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) designated the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute’s Epilepsy Program at Hoag as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest level of accreditation.

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