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05/29/2026

Dr. Elizabeth Raskin, a colorectal surgeon at Hoag and surgical director of the Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, shares symptoms to look for to ensure a prompt IBD diagnosis.

“If they have abdominal pain that comes and goes every couple of days and is associated with other symptoms, that’s something you should not overlook.”

Read the full story in TIME Health’s May edition.

05/28/2026

“We’re keeping the bad stuff out of your building and the good stuff in,” shared Curtis Rosol, Business Development Engineer at Mars Air Systems.

Those doors that stay open all day long are open windows to your HVAC systems. Air curtains seamlessly plug that gap, and as electricity prices climb, the ROI only improves.

Watch or listen to the full interview on the Service Business Mastery Podcast:

Most contractors walk past air curtains every day without realizing how much money they can save commercial buildings.In this episode of Service Business Mas...

05/22/2026

Orange County United Way held their annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast, bringing together the community while shedding light on the financial reality many of their neighbors face.

Through an interactive exercise simulating the day-to-day financial decisions many families encounter, attendees saw firsthand how they could be just one decision away from debt, reinforcing the importance of accessible resources and community-driven solutions.

Read the full story in the Orange County Register:
https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/21/financial-insecurity-and-a-mothers-battle-spotlighted-at-womens-philanthropy-fund-breakfast/

05/21/2026

Investing in students is investing in Orange County’s future. Not every student is granted the same opportunities by default, but through different programs like High School Inc. and Fullerton College’s Drone Lab, students are able to develop new skills, learn about diverse jobs and create lasting pathways for future success.

Orange County Community Foundation, in partnership with OC World through The Power of Community series, is spotlighting philanthropic initiatives across Orange County that are building the future.

OCCF CEO, Shelley Hoss, leads this episode with meaningful conversation surrounding economic opportunity for the next generation and beyond.

Watch the full episode in OC World:

Orange County’s economy is evolving — and local educators, workforce leaders, and community colleges are preparing students for the industries shaping the fu...

05/20/2026

Marguerite “Daisy” O’Neill of The Ranch Family first articulated the guiding philosophy of The Nature Reserve: “Take care of the land and the land will take care of you.”

For the past two decades, Rancho Mission Viejo has remained committed to protecting open space and investing in the long-term resilience, identity and ecological sustainability of the land.

Read more in Green Home Builder:

At Rancho Mission Viejo in south Orange County, Calif., a long-term commitment to protecting open space has helped shape an...

05/14/2026

“These hormonal changes are not easy on the body or the mind, and they bring with them increased health risks and some profound quality of life issues,” shared Dr. Heather Macdonald, Medical Director of the High Risk Program at Hoag Breast Center Irvine. “Every woman should have a tribe of understanding guides who walk with her on her journey.”

There are many ways women experience menopause, and research is coming back to life surrounding hormone replacement therapy. The bottom line is: you need a doctor who sees your health as a whole, not just one system in isolation.

Read more in the Daily Pilot (Los Angeles Times):

A woman undergoing the menopause transition will need a doctor who sees her as a whole person, writes Heather Macdonald, M.D., an OB-GYN and menopause specialist at Hoag.

05/13/2026

“I’m supposed to be here,” shared Megan Keithly, a resident of Rancho Mission Viejo. “I’ve fallen more and more in love with it since moving in.”

A residential community built around a working farm in the heart of South Orange County, Rancho Mission Viejo offers agriculturally-minded, amenity-focused living. A sense of true community, cultivated by ownership of the agriculture like partaking in the harvest or making olive oil out of the orchard’s olives, draws people in and keeps them there.

Read the full story in SFGATE:

Luxuries like golf courses have gone by the wayside in favor of new amenities.

05/11/2026

PDS Health Technologies is partnering with the University of the Pacific to implement Epic across medical, dental, and ambulatory surgery center settings, advancing medical-dental integration and improving the patient experience for providers and patients alike.

“The patient has better transparency. The clinician is being appropriately reimbursed for the value they’re creating for that patient’s wellness, and we’re spending less time, less energy, less money doing that on the backend for something that is not part of care,” shared Preston Raulerson, president of PDS Health Technologies.

Read the full story in Becker's Hospital Review:

PDS Health Technologies and University of the Pacific are spearheading the next phase of medical-dental integration through a partnership that will further advance collaboration in the healthcare field. The University of the Pacific will become the first dental school in the U.S. to implement PDS He...

05/08/2026

“Developing a robust organ transplant center has been an important focus for our team and builds on our legacy of clinical excellence, underscoring our commitment to delivering the highest quality, personalized care to the communities we serve,” shared Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag’s president and CEO. “This program ensures families can access world-class care close to home.”

Hoag is bringing liver transplant care back to Orange County. For the first time since 2005, residents will have a local option, with its center offering full pre- and post-transplant services to those who need it most.

Read more in the Orange County Register:

Hoag announced Friday that it will be launching an organ transplant center that could begin performing liver and kidney transplants as early as next year, pending regulatory approval.

05/06/2026

“There’s something very special about how the community connects to the natural environment,” said Jim Holas, vice president of community development at Rancho Mission Viejo. “That’s what draws people here.”

Rancho Mission Viejo, the developer of a 23,000-acre master-planned community in Orange County, is entering the final phase of building in its Village of Rienda. With plans to add 232 new homes, residents will soon be able to enjoy the beautiful nature reserve, a greenhouse-style park, citrus grove, and meandering trails right in their backyard.

Read the full story in Orange County Business Journal:

Rancho Mission Viejo Taps Trumark, Lennar and Shea to Build Final Phase of Homes in Rienda Neighborhood