newportbeachindy . com JULY 19 , 2024 7
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Vote for Hoag Hospital to Receive Nation ’ s Most Beautiful Hospital Award
By NB Indy Staff
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been nominated for a nationwide Most Beautiful Hospital award . National healthcare staffing firm Soliant will recognize 20 U . S . hospitals for their commitment to growing and improving their campuses and outpatient facilities . The public can vote on nominees they deem the most beautiful through July 25 .
Situated with views of the Pacific Ocean , Hoag Hospital is distinguished by its team of caring nurses and highly skilled doctors across every field of medicine . The hospital has built a reputation for providing top-notch care , with a focus on patient-centered treatment and compassionate medical staff , ensuring that every patient receives personalized and attentive care .
The “ 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals ” contest sponsored by Soliant recognizes hospitals for their commitment to developing their campuses , facilities and staff , thereby creating holistic and healing environments . Soliant will donate $ 5,000 to the winning hospital ’ s foundation .
Hoag Hospital . Photo courtesy of Hoag Hospital Communication Department
“ Hospital beauty is more than just its physical design and appearance — it is the healthcare staff who create the heart and soul of the hospital through genuine connections with patients ,” said Soliant CEO David Alexander . “ This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase hospitals for their nurturing staff , comforting aesthetics and innovative designs which contribute to the overall well-being of patients .”
More than 200 outstanding hospitals have been recognized since Soliant began the program in 2009 . The annual contest seeks to discover hospitals in the U . S . that are not only beautiful but have unique designs , landscapes , and elements , such as soothing art , gardens , or supportive staff who know that laughter is sometimes the best medicine . Beauty starts from within and radiates through the hospital when patients are treated like family , and Soliant wants to recognize those special hospitals . Community members , staff , and patients are all able to vote for hospitals they feel best represent these qualities .
Participants may cast multiple votes until the polls close on July 25 . The winner of this year ’ s contest , along with the top 20 hospitals , will be announced on July 31 .
Case your vote at https :// www . soliant . com / most-beautiful-hospitalcontest / vote .
Soliant is a leader in health care and education staffing with offices in Georgia , Florida , Illinois , Massachusetts , California , South Carolina , and Texas . The company identifies and recruits highly skilled health care professionals across a wide range of specialties and connects them with health care providers in the education , nursing , pharmacy , and life sciences segments , primarily on a temporary basis .
For more information , visit https :// www . soliant . com .
Hoag Names New Foundation President Amid Major Expansion
By NB Indy Staff Hoag has named Caroline Pereira president of the Hoag Hospital Foundation , the health system ’ s philanthropic arm .
Pereira has more than 20 years of fundraising experience mainly in academic health care and has led the fundraising of nearly $ 1 billion for local health initiatives . She joins Hoag during a pivotal time in the health system ’ s evolution as it expands its footprint throughout Orange County .
As president of the Hoag Hospital Foundation , Pereira will oversee one of the nation ’ s highest performing nonprofit organizations , which raises over $ 100 million annually to support Hoag ’ s growing health network that had more than 35,000 inpatient admissions and over 639,000 outpatient visits last year .
“ Caroline ’ s knowledge and experience of the local health care landscape make her especially fitting for this role , as she has been key to the execution of major health initiatives in our community ,” said Robert Braithwaite , Hoag President and CEO . “ Her passion for building strong teams , fostering their skills , and creating a supportive environment for them to aim for and meet ambitious philanthropic goals make her exactly what we want in a Hoag leader .”
Pereira has spent most of her career supporting health care and academic institutions and ended a successful nearly 11-year tenure earlier this year with UCI
Caroline Pereira
Health , where she was most recently Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Advancement . During her time leading the team , the institution raised nearly $ 1 billion in philanthropic support . Pereira ’ s experience in the nonprofit sector is international , as she previously spent more than 11 years at the University of Toronto in Canada , where she led fundraising for key departments in the School of Medicine .
“ Hoag ’ s excellence in delivering the best care to its patients , engaging the most renowned clinical minds , and shaping the future of medicine has always impressed me . It ’ s exciting to join the team working together to grow Hoag ’ s innovative health care ,” Pereira said . “ And it ’ s inspiring to know that
HOAG Page 8
Human Options Raises Over $ 500K During ‘ Serious Fun ’ Gala at Balboa Bay Resort
Honoree Mike Morris , Human Options CEO Maricela Rios-Faust , gala event co-chair Diane Biagianti , honoree Steven Hittleman , honoree Andrew Gray .
By NB Indy Staff
Human Options , an Orange Countybased nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of relationship violence , hosted its annual Serious Fun Gala on May 18 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach .
The event , themed “ Under the Tuscan Sun ,” transported over 250 attendees to Italy for the night to raise funds for the nonprofit ’ s critical programs and services .
Community leaders , donors , supporters , and survivors all came together and exceeded the nonprofit ’ s initial fundraising goal , raising $ 505,000 . These funds enable Human Options to continue providing essential programs and services , including legal advocacy support , therapy and counseling , elder abuse prevention , and emergency shelter and transitional housing programs .
The evening began with aperitifs of champagne , Aperol spritzes , and Italian wines , which paired well with a silent auction featuring Italian-themed prizes such as a pasta night , art inspired by
GALA Page 8